Why get a trademark in UK?
People in UK value IP rights a lot and establish your brand there will bring a lot of benefit for your business. UK is going to leave the EU, and if you would like to protect your trademark in UK, you must file an application through UKIPO. In UK, it only takes around 4-6 months to get a trademark registered and it’s not necessary to show use of your trademark there.
Most of the brands, logos and slogans you love, know and trust have been registered. A registered mark gives you a presumption of ownership and a presumed right to use the brand nationwide giving you broader protection in courts. Once registered, present yourself as an established and serious business with the ® symbol after your name, logo or slogan. Other benefits include:
- Presumed validity of the mark if you have to sue
- Additional remedies in court
- May increase the value of your company
Why run a search for similar marks?
Before spending your time and money filing an application, you should do a search to see if your mark is already in use or registered by someone else. A search will help avoid obvious duplications of pre-existing marks. If UKIPO rejects your application, the fees to LegalHoop and UKIPO are not refundable. If your company is just beginning, it's better to make name changes now rather than invest in building a brand only to learn that you have to change the name and lose all of your goodwill. All packages include a free, federal direct-hit search.
How LegalHoop works?
Step 1
Collect the answers for a few questionsWe need you to complete our simple questionnaire to begin the registration process. Most people can finish it within 7 minutes.
Step 2
Primary search and formalize the applicationWe'll conduct a search to reveal direct-hit conflicts and formalize the application for you to confirm.
Step 3
File the applicationWe will file the application with UKIPO.
Get started today. Select your trademark registration package.
Standard Package
Free Trademark Search
Direct-hit search of UK trademark database to avoid conflicts with prior registeration or pending applications.
Attorney Assistance with the ID Manual
Avoid government surcharge by let attorneys adapting your description of Goods & Services into acceptable identifications from the Trademark ID Manual.
Attorney Represented
Trademark applications represented by attorneys are 50% more likely to successfully register than those who go it alone. It can also save yourself from spam and sales calls in the future.
Expedited Package
24-hour Expedited Processing
We will process your application within one business days (normally on the same day). This is for when you need your filing done fast, so we move your application to the top of our list.
Assistance with International trademarks
Global infringement and business risk assessment in 200 + countries.
Cease & Desist Letter
A customer-specific form you can further customize if someone is infringing on your mark.
Worry-free Package
Unlimited Comprehensive Search
In-depth search identifying a wider range of potential risks, and giving a risk analysis for each. Free search for a second trademark if we finds a problem with your first choice.
Hassle-free Process
Have peace of mind knowing your attorney will research your mark, file for you, and deal with minor roadblocks after filing.
Trademark Assignment Doc
Custom assignment template. If you need to sell or otherwise convey your mark, you have access to your prefiled in template that you can further customize.
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