Is notarization of trademark transfer necessary? This depends on the situation. Of course, it is generally recommended to have notarization. Although trademark notarization is not mandatory, there are still benefits:

1. The buyer can apply for trademark registration as soon as possible. 2. Deal with issues of mutual trust and avoid disputes.

How to handle trademark notarization procedures?

1. Prepare trademark transfer notarization materials

The transferor, the trademark holder, must prepare the following materials before handling:

(1) Trademark Transferor: For personal trademarks, you should prepare the original ID card; for company trademarks, you should prepare the original business license and official seal; original trademark certificate; trademark transfer statement;

(2) Trademark buyer: Individuals need to prepare their personal identity Certificate and a copy of the personal business license. Corporate buyers need to prepare a copy of the business license and official seal.

2. Methods for notarization of trademark transfer

(1) Offline processing: The transferor or legal person can go to the local notary office with relevant information;

(2) Online processing: Some notary institutions can provide online processing to facilitate transfer. They can complete the fairness of trademark transfer by registering the corresponding system and filling in the information.

As long as it is handled at a formal notary institution, all online and offline transactions have the same legal effect and the corresponding notarized documents will be produced. Buyers don’t have to worry too much about the processing method.

Therefore, trademark notarization is not compulsory. The buyer can choose according to his own situation. In any case, he still needs to go through the trademark transfer procedures as early as possible.