Trademark Assignment
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Overview

Transferring Trademark Ownership

Assignment lets you transfer trademark ownership to another person or entity, under Sections 37–45 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

01

Assignment With Goodwill

The mark is transferred along with the associated business goodwill.

02

Assignment Without Goodwill

The mark is transferred separately, without the underlying business.

03

Registered Mark Assignment

Transfer of an already-registered trademark to a new owner.

04

Pending Application Assignment

Transfer of ownership of a mark that's still under examination.

05

Partial Assignment

Transfer of rights for specific goods/services or geographic areas.

06

Corporate Restructuring Transfers

Transfer of marks during mergers, acquisitions or reorganisation.

Simple & Transparent Process

How Assignment Works

From assignment deed to recordal with the Registry.

01
Draft Assignment Deed

We prepare the assignment deed between both parties.

02
Form TM-P Filed

The application is filed with the Trademark Registry.

03
Registry Verification

The Registrar reviews the deed and supporting documents.

04
Ownership Updated

The new owner is recorded in the Register of Trade Marks.

Documents Required

Documents Needed for Assignment

Assignment Deed

Signed by both the assignor and assignee.

Registration Certificate

The original trademark registration certificate, if available.

ID & Address Proof

Of both the assignor and the assignee.

Board Resolution

Required where either party is a company.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It's the legal transfer of ownership of a trademark from one party to another, governed by Sections 37–45 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Yes, both registered trademarks and pending applications can be assigned to a new owner.

Assignment with goodwill transfers the mark along with the associated business reputation; assignment without goodwill transfers only the mark, typically for use on different goods or services.

Timelines vary depending on the Registry's workload and whether any clarifications are sought during examination of the Form TM-P application.

All assignments must be recorded with the Registrar to be legally effective and enforceable against third parties.
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