Trademark Assignment in Ranchi
Selling, buying or restructuring a brand? We draft the assignment deed and record the new owner with the Trade Marks Registry so ownership is clean and enforceable.
Move your brand to a new owner, the right way
A trademark is a business asset that can be sold or transferred. An assignment moves ownership from the current proprietor (the assignor) to a new owner (the assignee), either with the goodwill of the business or without it.
The assignment should be recorded in a written deed and the new owner registered with the Trade Marks Registry. Until the Registry is updated, the new owner may face difficulties in enforcing the mark or renewing it. We prepare the deed, file with the Registry and make sure the records match.
Common reasons for assignment
- Selling a brand or a business with its trademarks
- Buying a brand from another owner
- Transferring a mark within a family or from a proprietor to a company
- Restructuring, merger or demerger of a business
- Moving marks to a new entity such as a holding company
Why get it done by experts
Clear assignment deed
A written deed that states what is transferred and on what terms.
Registry updated
The new owner is recorded on the Trade Marks Register.
Enforceable rights
The new owner can renew, license and enforce the mark.
Stamp duty guidance
We guide you on stamp paper and execution.
Keep these ready
Scanned copies are enough to begin. We tell you if anything else is needed for your case.
About the mark
- Registration certificate or application number
- Class and description of goods or services
- Details of any pending proceedings, oppositions or licences
- Whether goodwill is being transferred
About the parties
- PAN, Aadhaar or incorporation documents of the assignor and assignee
- Address and contact details of both parties
- Board resolution or authority, if a company is involved
- Agreed consideration and terms of the sale
How Around Tax works for you
Free consultation
We understand the deal and whether goodwill is included.
Review the mark
We check ownership, status and any pending matters.
Draft the deed
We prepare the assignment deed with clear terms.
Execute and stamp
We guide you on stamp paper and signing by both parties.
Record with the Registry
We file Form TM-P and follow up until the new owner is recorded.
What happens after
These are the usual follow-up steps. We can handle them for you.
- Check that the Registry records show the new owner
- Update business records, packaging, website and licences
- Renew the mark in the new owner’s name when due
- Consider a watch service to protect the brand
- Keep the deed and Registry orders safely
Common questions
What is the difference between assignment and licensing?
An assignment transfers ownership of the mark. A licence lets someone else use the mark while ownership stays with you.
Can an unregistered or pending mark be assigned?
Yes, in many cases. Rights in pending applications and unregistered marks can also be transferred, with the right documents and steps.
What is assignment with or without goodwill?
With goodwill means the business reputation goes with the mark. Without goodwill is allowed in some cases but needs additional steps, such as directions from the Registrar about advertisement.
Do we have to register the assignment with the Registry?
It should be recorded so that the new owner is shown on the register and can renew and enforce the mark. We handle the filing.
Is stamp duty payable?
Usually yes. The amount depends on the state and the terms. We confirm it for your case.
This page is general guidance based on the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 as we understand them. Government fees, forms, timelines and procedures change, and every case is different, so we confirm the latest position for your mark before we begin. We are not a law firm, and outcomes before the Registry cannot be guaranteed.
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