In short, yes, that's probably the right approach, unless another person comes to Apple to prove they legally are the new owners (I'd imagine Apple contacting the registered adress, and requiring proof if there is a response)
For more background on this, the fact that you actually have the laptop in your possession is the key point:
For more background on this, the fact that you actually have the laptop in your possession is the key point:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possession_is_nine-tenths_of...