Can I change my business address on a trademark registration?

Yes. The appropriate USPTO procedure depends on whether you are changing the owner's address, correspondence information, or both. The USPTO provides forms for updating this information.

Trademark ownership generally belongs to the person or legal entity that controls the nature and quality of the goods or services sold under the mark. An assignment transfers ownership from one party to another. A license, by contrast, gives another party permission to use the mark while the original owner keeps ownership.

Ownership changes should be documented carefully because trademark rights are tied to the goodwill of the business. 'Goodwill' means the customer recognition and reputation associated with the mark. A trademark generally should not be transferred as an empty symbol disconnected from the business and goodwill it represents.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the federal agency responsible for examining U.S. trademark applications, issuing federal registrations, and maintaining official trademark records.