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assignor

/əˈsaɪndər/ noun · British & US
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What does assignor mean?

noun

A person who assigns or transfers something, especially a patent or other intellectual property right. In law, the assignor is the person who transfers ownership of a patent or other property to another party.

Example

"The assignor of the patent was a renowned scientist who had spent years researching the technology."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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