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Is it possible to change ownership of a trademark while the application is still pending or after it has been granted?
Written by Igor Demcak
Founder & Trademark Attorney
Yes, you can transfer ownership of your trademark regardless of whether it is still pending or has already been registered.
Here’s how the process works:
- Provide our legal team with the details of the company or individual who will become the new owner.
- Our experts will prepare an ownership agreement between the current and the new owner.
- Once the agreement is signed, we’ll request the necessary updates to be made in the official register of the relevant IP office.
To begin the transfer process, simply fill out this short form and our team will be in touch shortly.
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