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  • Search UK trade mark classes

    Use this service to find goods and services that would be acceptable as part of a UK trade mark application.

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  • Trade mark forms and fees

    List of trade mark forms and fees.

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  • Searching for similar trade mark goods/services in other classes

    When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.

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  • How to classify trade marks

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Objecting to other peoples trade marks and the legal costs

    How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.

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  • University and business collaboration agreements: Lambert Toolkit

    The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.

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  • Trade mark series applications

    Around 40% of series applications don’t meet the requirements. We recommend you read this guide if you are considering making a series application.

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  • Manual of trade marks practice

    The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.

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  • Protecting your trade mark abroad

    To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.

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  • Trade Marks Act 1994

    The Trade Marks Act 1994 make up part of the trade mark legislation in the UK.

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  • Seeking intellectual property advice

    Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.

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  • Address for service for intellectual property rights

    This explains the rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the UK.

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  • EU trade mark protection and comparable UK trade marks

    Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period.

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  • Unacceptable trade marks

    Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.

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  • Intellectual Property training course: IP Masterclass

    Develop your knowledge and skills in IP such as trade marks, copyright, designs and patents with our IP masterclass training course.

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  • Trade Marks Rules

    The Trade Marks Rules 2008 set out the detailed procedures under the Trade Marks Act 1994, and came into force on 1 October 2008.

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  • How to file documents with the Intellectual Property Office

    We have a number of options for you to submit your documents at our Newport and London Offices.

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  • License, mortgage, transfer, merge and market your trade mark

    Benefit from your trade mark by licensing, mortgaging, selling, transferring ownership, merging and exploit by marketing.

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  • Changes to international trade mark registrations

    International trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol will no longer enjoy protection in the UK after 1 January 2021.

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