Trademark Change of Ownership in California
Focused trademark change of ownership representation by Sari Law Firm. Part of our Intellectual Property practice. Free consultation, transparent pricing, and clear communication at every step.
What is Trademark Change of Ownership?
A trademark change of ownership transfers registered or pending trademark rights from one owner to another, by sale, merger, name change, or corporate reorganization. The USPTO requires assignment documents to be filed with the Assignment Recordation Branch to keep the public record accurate and the rights enforceable by the new owner.
When you might need this service
- A business is being sold and its trademarks need to transfer to the buyer at closing.
- A corporate restructuring (entity conversion, merger, holding-company move) is changing the legal owner of marks.
- An individual founder is transferring trademarks to a newly formed entity.
- An owner has died and the marks need to pass to an heir, trust, or estate beneficiary.
How Sari Law Firm helps
We draft the trademark assignment (covering goodwill, registrations, applications, and common-law rights), record it with the USPTO Assignment Recordation Branch, and update the ownership of record at the USPTO. For mergers and reorganizations we coordinate with corporate counsel to align trademark transfers with the underlying transaction documents.
Predictable timelines, transparent pricing
Most trademark change of ownership engagements follow a clear path. We give you the timeline and the price in writing before the work begins, so you can plan with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark Change of Ownership.
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