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Application to record a change of ownership

Use this form to record changes to the ownership of UK trade marks for full assignment of the rights.

Updates to this page

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published:
16 April 2013
Last updated:
1 April 2026
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  1. Application to record a change of ownership - Fees updated for 1 April 2026.

  2. Form TM16 has been updated to reflect the Schedule 31A.

  3. A new end page has been added. This contains a checklist and sending instructions. Supporting text added to questions that required further clarification.

  4. Form TM16 fee sheet updated.

  5. E-mail address for sending the completed form has been added.

  6. Fee sheet added to form TM16 and text 'All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee' added.

  7. TM16 form replaced.

  8. Form TM16: Data Privacy added.

  9. First published.

Documents

Application to record a change of ownership (TM16)

PDF, 284 KB, 6 pages

Details

Do not use this form to record a partial change to the owner‘s rights, use form TM16P ‘Application to record a partial assignment of goods and/or services’.

To make a change to an owner’s name, use form TM21A ‘Change of owner’s name, address or email’.

This form is not a substitute for the assignment document or other proof of the transaction.

All Intellectual Property Office fee bearing forms should be filed with the appropriate fee.

Cost

£60

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