The certificate of the filing of any name, mark or device pursuant to this Act and the benefits obtained thereunder are assignable with the sale of the articles or supplies on which the same are produced and used. Assignments must be in writing duly executed and may be recorded upon the payment of the fee of five dollars ($5) payable to the Secretary of State. After recording the assignment, the Secretary of State, upon request of the assignee, shall issue a new certificate in the name of the assignee.
765 ILCS 1045/5