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Can you make changes to an existing trademark?

Senior Trademark Attorney

The mark itself cannot be altered after filing. Only administrative and non-material changes are permitted, like the ownership and representative details.

Furthermore, the goods and services list can be narrowed at any point during the application or after registration, but it cannot be expanded. If you need to add goods or services not covered by the original registration, a new application is required.

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