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Trademark Transfer

Legally Shifting Ownership of Your Registered Brand

What It Means

Trademark transfer (assignment) refers to the legal transfer of rights in a trademark from one party to another, either with or without the goodwill of the associated business.

Governing Framework

  • Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Sections 37 to 45)
  • Trademark Rules, 2017

Process

  1. Drafting Trademark Assignment Deed (with/without goodwill)
  2. Filing Form TM-P with Registrar of Trademarks
  3. Submission of notarized deed and supporting documents
  4. Registrar scrutiny and recordal in the Register
  5. Issue of ownership change confirmation

Key Benefits

  • Monetize your brand by licensing or selling
  • Facilitate business sale or franchise
  • Transfer within group companies or for rebranding

Ideal For

  • Brand owners selling or restructuring their business
  • Legal heirs or successors formalizing transfer
  • Group entities transferring brand assets

Basic Requirements

  • Valid trademark registration
  • Executed Assignment Deed
  • Consent from assignor and assignee
  • Power of Attorney if represented by agent

How Law to Corporate Helps

  • Drafts and vets Assignment Deeds (domestic/international)
  • Files TM-P and supporting documentation
  • Coordinates with Trademark Registry for record
  • Advises on tax, transfer pricing, and compliance