As·sign·ment (ə-sīn′mənt) n. 1. The act of assigning: His assignment of the tasks seemed unfair. 2. Something, such as a task, that is assigned: What's the math assignment for tonight? See Synonyms at task. 3. A position or post of duty to which one is assigned: The journalist took an assignment in China. 4. Law a. The transfer of a claim, right, interest, or property from one to another. b. The instrument by which this transfer is effected. assignment (əˈsaɪnmənt) n 1. something.
An assignment (Latin cessio) is a term used with similar meanings in the law of contracts and in the law of real estate. In both instances, it encompasses the transfer of rights held by one party—the assignor—to another party—the assignee. The details of the assignment determines some additional rights and liabilities (or duties).
Assignment (law)
English term or phrase: under the assignment of : The main users of the system are colleagues from the X network, who have a defined task: to inform on market prices.
Ownership and assignment of copyright for computer software in India was addressed by the Delhi High Court in a judgment [vague] on Pine Labs Private Limited vs Gemalto Terminals India Private Limited and others (FAO 635 of 2009 and FAO 636 of 2009). Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Suresh Kait upheld Pine Labs' contention that the assignment of copyright in software developed by it for Gemalto came to an end after 5 years and thereafter, the copyright reverted to Pine Labs. Contents 1 Facts 2.
CHAKRAVARTY: IMPORTANCE OF ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENTS UNDER IP LAWS IN INDIA 515 copyright, thereby exemption from stamp duty can be sought on that portion of the assignment.
Under The Assignment Of Benefits
Assignment of rights under a contract is the complete transfer of the rights to receive the benefits accruing to one of the parties to that contract.