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Use this service to find goods and services that would be acceptable as part of a UK trade mark application.
List of trade mark forms and fees.
1. Apply for a trade mark Apply for a UK trade mark online or to designate…
When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.
Cross search table The application class number lists the search classes…
When applying to register a trade mark, you must use the classification system to specify the goods and/or services you'll be using it on.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a trade mark, we recommend you view the trade mark timeline.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Around 40% of series applications don’t meet the requirements. We recommend you read this guide if you are considering making a series application.
The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.
Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.
The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.
Like other forms of property, you can buy, sell and license IP, it is important you understand the value your trade mark, patent or design.
Information on paying by card, cheque, bank transfer or deposit account.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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