The registration of a trademark in the United Kingdom
The registration of a trademark in the United Kingdom is carried out through the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and involves several stages:
1. Checking the Availability of the Trademark
Before submitting an application, we check whether the trademark is available. This involves examining words, symbols, and logos for any matches with existing trademarks.
2. Preparing the Application
The application must include:
3. Submitting the Application to UKIPO
The application submission and payment of the government fee are done online via the UKIPO portal. First, UKIPO officials review the application for discrepancies, errors, and similarities with existing trademarks. If no additional questions arise and there are no grounds for refusal, the trademark proceeds to publication.
4. Examination and Publication
If no additional issues are found and there are no grounds for refusal, the trademark is published for a period of two months. During this time, any interested party may oppose the trademark registration.
5. Registration and Protection
If no objections are raised or they are dismissed, UKIPO issues a certificate of registration. From this moment, the trademark is protected for 10 years, with the possibility of renewal.
6. Protection and Use
The trademark owner has the exclusive right to use it concerning the registered goods and services. In case of infringement, a complaint or legal action can be filed.
If you need assistance with trademark registration, we can help you prepare and submit your application!
1. Checking the Availability of the Trademark
Before submitting an application, we check whether the trademark is available. This involves examining words, symbols, and logos for any matches with existing trademarks.
2. Preparing the Application
The application must include:
- The full name of the applicant (individual or legal entity). In this case, we act as the applicant.
- The applicant's address.
- The owner's details (individual or legal entity). The client is the actual owner.
- The specification of the class of goods or services for which the trademark is being registered. You can search for classes here: .
- An image of the trademark (if graphical) and all its variations
3. Submitting the Application to UKIPO
The application submission and payment of the government fee are done online via the UKIPO portal. First, UKIPO officials review the application for discrepancies, errors, and similarities with existing trademarks. If no additional questions arise and there are no grounds for refusal, the trademark proceeds to publication.
4. Examination and Publication
If no additional issues are found and there are no grounds for refusal, the trademark is published for a period of two months. During this time, any interested party may oppose the trademark registration.
5. Registration and Protection
If no objections are raised or they are dismissed, UKIPO issues a certificate of registration. From this moment, the trademark is protected for 10 years, with the possibility of renewal.
6. Protection and Use
The trademark owner has the exclusive right to use it concerning the registered goods and services. In case of infringement, a complaint or legal action can be filed.
If you need assistance with trademark registration, we can help you prepare and submit your application!
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