4. Change of agent

A new authority to act as an agent is required whenever there is a change of agent. Where a new agent is appointed, the trade mark applicant or registration owner (“the principal”) must file a written authorisation of agent as soon as practicable after the new agent is appointed.²⁰ The authorisation of agent must be signed by the principal and contain the following information:²¹

• The principal’s name and address for service;
• The agent’s name;
• The number(s) of the trade mark(s) for which the agent is authorised to act on behalf of the principal; and
• A statement of any limitation on the authority of the agent to act for the principal.

Footnotes

²⁰ Regulation 22(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003.