3.4 Mergers

Where a different agent to the one listed on the trade mark application or registration makes an application for the merger of two or more trade mark applications or registrations on behalf of an applicant, a written authorisation of agent is not required, unless the Commissioner asks for written authorisation in a particular case. ¹⁶ The fact that the agent files the application for merger is sufficient evidence of the agent’s authority to do so.

The agent requesting the merger will not be entered as the new agent for the trade mark unless the agent files a specific authorisation of agent.

Footnote

¹⁶ Regulation 22(1) of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003