A change of name must be recorded to enforce a trademark application / registration. A change of name must be recorded in order to prevent the mark from being cited by the Office against a new application for a similar mark filed by the some owner.

There is not time limit for recording a change of name after the change has taken place.

A declaration by the attorney / agent is sufficient to record a change of name. A simple signed POA must be filed. Assuming that the change of name is filed by the attorney / agent of record, no new power of attorney should be submitted.

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