Questions
Short answers. If yours is not here, ask us when you order.
Are you trade mark attorneys?
No. We are a trademark filing service. We search the register, choose classes, write the list of goods and services, file the application and track it. We do not give legal advice on disputes.
Do I need a lawyer to file a UK trade mark?
No. Anyone can apply to UKIPO, and filing is not a reserved legal activity. You can also file yourself on gov.uk. We save you the research and the form-filling, and we check the risks first.
Will my mark definitely be registered?
No one can promise that. UKIPO can object at examination, and other owners can oppose. Our search shows you the risk before you pay the UKIPO fee, so you can change the name if it looks bad.
What happens if someone opposes my application?
We tell you straight away, with the deadline. We do not handle oppositions. We introduce you to a qualified, regulated professional, who quotes you directly. You decide whether to defend, change or withdraw the application.
Who owns the trade mark?
You do, or your company does. The application is filed in the owner's name. We act only as the filer.
What is published on the register?
The owner's name and address, the mark, the classes and the list of goods and services. Anyone can see them. If you do not want your home address shown, use a business address.
What is a class?
UK trade marks are grouped into 45 classes: 1 to 34 are goods and 35 to 45 are services. Your mark is protected only in the classes you file in. See all 45.
Word mark or logo?
A word mark protects the name itself, in any style. A logo mark protects the design as filed. If you can only afford one, a word mark usually covers more.
How long does it take?
With no objections or oppositions, usually about 3 to 4 months from filing. See the timeline.
Can I use the ® symbol?
Only once your mark is registered. Using ® on a mark you know is not registered can be an offence. You can use ™ at any time.
What if I change my mind?
Before we file, you can cancel. Once we have filed, the UKIPO fee has been paid to UKIPO and cannot be refunded by us. The details are in the terms.
Do you file outside the UK?
Not yet. Today we file UK trademarks only, for clients based in the UK or abroad. Filing in other countries will come later; if you need it now, ask us and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
How long does a registration last?
10 years. You can renew it every 10 years. We remind you before the deadline.