Trademark Registration in United Kingdom

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Registering a trademark in the United Kingdom requires filing an application to the UK Intellectual property office. This gives your brand the exclusive right to make use of that mark in the territory of the United Kingdom.

A registered trademark in the United Kingdom gives you the right to prosecute any third party, who makes use of your trademark without consent and importantly allows you to sell or license it.

UNITED KINGDOM TRADEMARK REGISTRATION FAQs

• How do I register a trademark in the UK?

Our lawyers carry out an expert assessment of the emblem/logo/TM, ensuring it complies with the requirements. After that, our specialists collect, arrange the necessary documents (including statement of use) and submit the application for trademark registration. In the end of registration procedure, the certificate of registration would be delivered to you via courier service.

• What happens if I don’t use the trademark after registration?

If the trademark is not in use for five years, it becomes invalid.

• How long does it take for a trademark registration to be approved in the United Kingdom?

Trademark registration approval takes from 6 (six) months in the UK.

• Is the NICE classification system in use in the UK?

Yes, the UK does.

• Does the European Union Trademark apply in the United Kingdom?

Yes, the EUTM is fully effective in the United Kingdom.

• What is the cost of trademark registration in the UK?

The total cost of trademark registration in the United Kingdom is from 547 USD. Price includes comprehensive review, registration service and registration certificate.

• What can be registered in the UK?

The following can be registered as trademarks in the UK, they include words, sounds, illustrations, symbols, colors (a combination of any of the listed)

• What can’t be registered in the UK?

Trademark registration must not: 

• Be provocative in nature (I.e stir or depict violence).
• Describe the goods or services it portrays (For example, a company producing shirts can’t be known as the “long sleeve shirt company”).
• Mislead the public.
• Be offensive (pornographic, racial, abusive or curse themes)
• Look similar to national, state, international organizational emblems, flags or colors.
• Be a 3D shape associated with your trademark.

• Does registering a trademark in the UK cover other territories? 

UK registered trademarks covers the regions of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and The Falkland Islands.

• How long do UK trademark registrations last for?

A trademark registered in the UK is valid for 10 (ten) years.

• What time will be suitable for me to renew my trademark registration?

Renewing your trademark registration in the UK is done every 10 years. Six (6) months prior to expiration and another grace period of 6 (six) months after expiration.

Benefits of UK trademarks' registration with Law&Trust International

• Free consultation services.
• No hidden fees for our services, all prices are stated out within the framework of specific tasks.
• Experienced and qualified attorneys on deck.
• Worldwide trademark registration services
• Data protection (Confidentiality and legality).