Trademark Registration in the United Kingdom

Trademark registration in Great Britain is essential to legally protect your business in the United Kingdom. Through the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), we ensure the exclusivity of your trademark, trade name, or logo, preventing unauthorized use and strengthening your position in the British market. Our comprehensive service guides you through every stage of the process, from initial analysis to final registration.

Trademark registration in the United Kingdom is administered by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and grants the owner exclusive rights to use the trademark within UK territory.

1. Registrable Signs

The following may be registered as trademarks:

  • Trade names and brand names

  • Logos and graphic elements

  • Slogans

  • Shapes, colours, sounds, and other distinctive signs

A trademark must be distinctive, lawful, and not identical or confusingly similar to earlier registered marks.

2. Territorial Scope

Since Brexit, UK trademarks provide protection only in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).
EU Trade Marks (EUTMs) no longer cover the UK automatically.

3. Registration Procedure

  1. Availability search (recommended).

  2. Application filing with the UKIPO, specifying goods and services under the Nice Classification.

  3. Formal and substantive examination by the UKIPO.

  4. Publication for third-party opposition (approximately 2 months).

  5. Registration if no objections or oppositions are raised.

Estimated timeframe: 4–6 months if the process runs smoothly.

4. Term and Renewal

  • A UK trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date.

  • It may be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods.

5. Rights Conferred

  • Exclusive right to use the trademark in the UK.

  • Right to prevent unauthorised third-party use.

  • Ability to license, assign, or commercially exploit the trademark.

  • Strong legal protection against infringement and counterfeiting.

6. Use Requirement

The trademark must be genuinely used in the UK. It may be revoked if it is not used for five consecutive years.

Trademark Registration 950.00 USD
Trademark digital certificate review and shipment 100.00 USD
Phonetic search for brand 120.00 USD
Phonetic brand search (each additional class) 100.00 USD