A company-owned trademark can be transferred to an individual's name. If a registered trademark is transferred, the transferor and transferee should submit an application for transfer of a registered trademark to the Trademark Office.

According to Article 31 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" when transferring a registered trademark, the transferor and the transferee shall submit an application for transfer of a registered trademark to the Trademark Office. The application procedures for transferring a registered trademark shall be handled by the transferor and the transferee at the same time. If the Trademark Office approves the application for transfer of a registered trademark, it will issue a corresponding certificate to the transferee and make an announcement.

When a registered trademark is transferred, if the trademark registrant fails to transfer the same or similar trademark registered on the same or similar goods, the Trademark Office shall notify the trademark registrant to make corrections within a time limit; if the trademark registrant fails to make corrections within the time limit, If the application for transfer of the registered trademark is deemed to have been abandoned, the Trademark Office shall notify the applicant in writing.

Extended information:

Article 47 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" designates the territorial extension of China for transfer, the transferee shall Have a real and effective business office in the territory of the Contracting Party, or have a residence in the territory of the Contracting Party, or be a national of the Contracting Party.

If the transferor fails to transfer the same or similar trademarks on the same or similar goods or services, the Trademark Office will notify the registrant to make corrections within 3 months from the date of issuance of the notice; If the correction or transfer is likely to cause confusion or have other adverse effects, the Trademark Office will make a decision that the transfer is invalid in China and make a statement to the International Bureau.

China Government Website—Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China