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How do I check my brand registry UK?

by Chase Collins

How do I check my brand registry UK?

Search your trademark within United Kingdom Trademark Office. Search by Trademark Name, Number or Applicant

  1. Does having a registered trademark in the United Kingdom afford me any right?
  2. Access the website of the trademark national office at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office.
  3. Yes.

Is a Ltd company a trademark?

When you register a company name, your name is not automatically protected by trade mark law. Similarly, if you have a trademarked brand name, you may not necessarily be able to register the brand as a limited company name.

Can I register a trademark myself UK?

Registration: how to trademark a name in the UK Once you’ve established what you want to trademark and the classes you wish to register in, you can apply to the UK Intellectual Property Office. You can register online with the UKIPO or trademark a name using Form TM3 via post.

Is it worth registering a trademark UK?

Registering your company name as a trademark has a number of benefits, including: It will prevent other people from stealing and using your trademark. The protection provided by having a registered trademark is stronger than “common law” protections which will apply when your trademark is unregistered.

How long do Trademarks last UK?

10 years
Trade marks must be renewed every 10 years. You can renew a trade mark in the 6 months before it expires and up to 6 months afterwards. You cannot renew online if your trade mark expired more than 6 months ago. You might still be able to restore your trade mark by post.

How do I get a trademark UK?

Steps to registering a Trademark

  1. Select who’s registering.
  2. Fill in or retrieve your details.
  3. Enter the basic format of trademark.
  4. Enter a more advanced format of your trademark & upload an image.
  5. Choose a single or series trademark.
  6. Select your class and term.
  7. Supply a disclaimer.
  8. Decide for a priority or normal claim filing.

How do I avoid trademark infringement UK?

There are defences to trademark infringement such as:

  1. Using another registered trademark;
  2. Use of own name or address;
  3. Use to indicate characteristics of goods or service;
  4. Use to indicate intended purpose of goods or services;
  5. Honest concurrent use; and.

Can I trademark a name already in use but not trademarked UK?

replied 4 years ago. You would have a hard time keeping the mark at that point – because you are using a name which belongs to someone else. So yes, in the short term you can trademark a name, but it may well be open to challenge.

What are the disadvantages of registering your trademark?

Disadvantages of Descriptive Trademarks

  • Not Qualifying for Registration on the Principal Register.
  • Descriptive Trademarks are Weak Marks.
  • The Trademark Registration Process May Cost More.
  • Your Marketing and Advertising Costs Will Increase.
  • Litigation Can Be Risky, Uncertain, and Expensive With a Descriptive Mark.

Can someone use my business name UK?

If you have a registered your business name as a trademark, you have the legal right to stop another business or person from using your business name. Any Illegal use of your business name would be considered trademark infringement.

Can you register a trade mark in the UK?

Registering a trade mark in the UK only protects your brand in the UK. There are different processes for registering EU and international trade marks.

Can a limited company name be a trade mark?

Registering a company name does not automatically protect it by trade mark law. Similarly, if you register a trade mark, you may not necessarily be able to register it as a limited company name.

What can you do with a trade mark?

You can register your trade mark to protect your brand, for example the name of your product or service. When you register your trade mark, you’ll be able to: take legal action against anyone who uses your brand without your permission, including counterfeiters.

Which is the best trademark for a trade mark?

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