To record a total or partial change in ownership, use Form MM5.
In order to be entitled to own the international registration totally or in part*, a new owner (the transferee) must have a business or domicile in a Contracting Party (member) of the Madrid System or be a national of a Contracting Party.
Form MM5 may be presented to WIPO:
- directly by the holder (by mail or online);
- through the Office of the Contracting Party of the (recorded) holder; or
- through the Office of the Contracting Party of the new owner (transferee).
WIPO does not require evidence of the change in ownership. No supporting documents (such as copies of the deed of assignment or other contract) should be sent to WIPO.
How much does it cost?
The fee for a total or partial* change in ownership is 177 Swiss francs.
For further information on changes in ownership, see paragraphs B.II.60.01 to 69.05 of the Guide to the International Registration of Marks under the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol and pages 37 to 42 of “Making the Most of the Madrid System”.