Guidance

Process for applying to register for a trade mark

In order to better understand the process of applying for a trade mark, we recommend you view the trade mark timeline.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 14 July 2017
• Last updated: 22 February 2022 — See all updates

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Trade marks timeline

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This is an indication of the process only. All timings are approximate and will vary according to each individual mark.

The trade mark timeline provides an overview of the process of applying to register a trade mark. The timeline gives you an indication of your responsibilities and what happens next, once you’ve submitted your application.

Published 14 July 2017
Last updated 22 February 2022 + show all updates

1. 22 February 2022

   Section 5 'You will get feedback on your application' has been amended to 4 weeks (20 working days).

2. 12 April 2021

   Timeline updated to reflect the preliminary report expectations.

3. 5 February 2021

   You’ll get feedback on your application (called an ‘examination report’) within 12 weeks (or 60 working days).

4. 21 October 2020

   Step 5 updated: You'll will get feedback on your application up to 35 working days.

5. 20 August 2020

   Step 5 updated: You'll will get feedback on your application within 20 to 30 working days.

6. 20 August 2019

   Trade marks timeline has been updated and re-branded.

7. 6 December 2018

   Trade Marks Timeline has been re-branded.

8. 14 July 2017

   First published.