How to change attorney name in trade mark?

sec 59 Trade marks act.

you can alter the name of the firm in the registrar's office by furnishing proof the change of name of the proprietor.

By TM 50 or TM 34..........

Yes, you can update the attorney or law firm details with the Trademark Registry if the firm's name has changed from XYZ Co. LLP to XYZ Co.

The process depends on whether the trademark application is still pending or already registered:

• For pending trademark applications: File Form TM-M to amend the agent/attorney details.

• For registered trademarks: File Form TM-P to update the registered agent or attorney information.

Documents generally required:

• Fresh Form TM-48 (Power of Attorney) executed in favour of the law firm under its new name.

• Proof of the firm's name change, such as:

  • LLP conversion or name change certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies (ROC)

  • Updated PAN card

  • Incorporation certificate or relevant constitutional documents

• A covering letter explaining that only the attorney firm's name has changed and there is no change in the trademark proprietor's ownership.

The application can be filed online through the official IP India Trademark e-Filing Portal, administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.

If multiple trademark applications are involved, you must file the appropriate form separately for each application or registration number.

Since procedural errors in attorney details or Power of Attorney documents can delay examination or create objections, it is advisable to have the amendment handled carefully.

For professional assistance with trademark filings, amendments, and attorney changes, you can consult Kanakkupillai, which offers end-to-end support for trademark registration and post-registration modifications.

Yes, you can update the attorney details with the Trademark Registry if the law firm's name has changed.

If only the firm's name has changed (for example, from XYZ & Co. LLP to XYZ & Co.) and the authorized trademark agent or attorney remains the same, you can request the Trademark Office to update the agent's name by filing the appropriate request along with supporting documents, such as:

• Proof of the firm's name change (if applicable)
• Authorization from the client, if required
• Any additional documents requested by the Trademark Registry

If the attorney or trademark agent has also changed, a fresh Form TM-M along with a new Power of Attorney (Form TM-48, where applicable) may be required.

At Kanakkupillai, we can help you review your case, prepare the required documents, and complete the attorney name update with the Trademark Office smoothly.