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What is the difference between an assignment and change of name?
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An assignment is to transfer the registration from the original owner (assigner) to a new owner (assignee). A Change of name is the owner changes its name and the entity does not have any change.
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What should the applicant do if the name or address has been changed?
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The applicant shall inform the trademark office about the change of name or address, or ask the trademark agent to record the change to the trademark office.
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Does the applicant need to record a change of name or address?
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It is advisable to inform the trademark office about the change of name or address. In addition, you may request your trademark agent to record the change of name or address when renewing the registration. Of course, recordal of change of name or address may incur extra cost.
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What issues may be incurred if the applicant does not file a change of name or address?
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All correspondences between the trademark office and the applicant will be sent to the service address that you provided to the trademark office. If the trademark office has not been informed of the change, the correspondences may be undelivered.
If you have appointed an agent to file the application, the correspondences will deliver to the agent (the service address is the agent’s address). Your change will not affect the delivery of the correspondences. However, the owner has the responsibility to provide correct and updated information under the trademark law in all countries.
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What is the requirement for recordal a change of name or address?
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Please prepare the proof of change, such as, Certificate of Change of Name issued by the Company Registry, current Business Registration issued by the Business Registration Office, or other proof issued by the office in your country.
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