North Carolina Collateral Assignment of Trademarks is a legal agreement that allows a creditor to use the trademark as collateral for a loan or other financial obligation. This type of assignment ensures that if the debtor fails to repay the debt, the creditor can take ownership of the trademark and use it to recover their losses. In North Carolina, there are two main types of Collateral Assignment of Trademarks: 1. Absolute Assignment: This type involves the complete transfer of ownership rights of the trademark to the creditor. The debtor no longer retains any rights or control over the trademark and cannot use it for any purpose unless permitted by the creditor. 2. Security Agreement: This form of assignment grants a security interest in the trademark to the creditor, providing them with the right to possess and sell the trademark to recover the outstanding debt if the debtor defaults. However, the ownership rights of the trademark remain with the debtor, allowing them to continue using it as long as they fulfill their financial obligations. Keywords: North Carolina, collateral assignment, trademarks, legal agreement, creditor, loan, financial obligation, debtor, ownership rights, trademark collateral, absolute assignment, security agreement, security interest.