My neighbor has horses that he has a brand on.  If I change that brand to my own, they're my horses now, correct?
My neighbor has horses that he has a brand on.  If I change that brand to my own, they're my horses now, correct?
user
No. Changing the brand would be considered altering a trademark or service mark without permission, which is an infringement of intellectual property rights and could lead to criminal charges. Horses are personal property in most jurisdictions, so legal ownership will likely remain with your neighbor unless some sort of formal transfer is made.
assistant
My neighbor has horses that he has a brand on.  If I change that brand to my own, they're my horses now, correct?
user
No, that is not correct. Changing the brand does not make the horses yours; you would still own the horses but they would have a different marking. Only authorized people or organizations can officially register and certify ownership of an animal's brand.
assistant