Change an agent

You can make a request for an agent to be assigned to, or changed for, a trade mark. There is no charge for this service.

Note – you must provide supporting documentation confirming the agent is authorised to act, for example, a document signed by the applicant or owner stating you have authority. See our practice guideline for more information: Agents

To change an agent:

1. You will need to be logged on as a registered user of the website.
2. Select Maintain a Trade Mark from the left hand menu of your Inbox. The Request Trade Mark Change page will display.
3. Click Select cases for Change Agent from the Change Agent section to Search Trade Mark Case(s). You can search for one or more trade marks. Once you have identified the correct cases tick the check box for each case. Then click the Select button.
4. Enter your Client Reference.
5. Select whether you are the new agent or an additional agent then search for your agent details.
   Note - if the new agent is not the same for each case, select each case to modify it individually.
6. Select the Add button in the Documentary Evidence section to upload your Agent Authorisation documentation. See our sample form to help you with this: Agent Authority.
7. Select Submit to complete your request.

To remove an agent:

If you are already the agent for an IP case you will be given the additional option to remove yourself as the agent.