The answer to this question is yes, trademarks can be sold in India. Trademarks are unique distinguishing signs or symbols used by businesses to identify their products or services and to distinguish them from those of their competitors. In India, trademarks are protected under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the rules and regulations made thereunder.

Trademarks can be sold through various methods. The most common method is through assignment of the trademark. Under this method, the trademark is transferred from the existing owner to the new owner, which is done through an agreement. The agreement needs to be properly drafted and executed, and the transfer needs to be registered with the Trademarks Registry. Another method of transferring trademarks is through a licence. This is a contractual arrangement between two parties, where one party, the licensor, grants the right to use the trademark to the other party, the licensee. The licence also needs to be registered with the Trademarks Registry.

Trademark owners can also transfer their rights through a merger or acquisition. Under this method, the trademark owner sells the trademark along with the business or transfers it to a new entity due to a commercial transaction. This transaction also needs to be registered with the Trademarks Registry.

When selling a trademark, the seller needs to ensure that all the statutory formalities are properly completed and that the terms of the sale are clearly specified in a contract. The seller also needs to make sure that the trademark is free from any encumbrances or liens, and that it does not infringe any other trademarks. It is important to note that the sale of a trademark does not necessarily confer on the buyer the right to use the trademark in any manner. The buyer needs to obtain a licence from the seller, or from the Trademarks Registry, in order to use the trademark.

In conclusion, it can be said that trademarks can be sold in India, provided the necessary formalities are followed. It is important to ensure that the trademark is not infringing any other trademarks, that it is free from any encumbrances or liens, and that the terms of the sale are clearly drafted and agreed upon.