Official trade mark resources.

Trusted databases, filing guidance and professional directories for checking information at source. These links open independent third-party websites and do not imply endorsement.

United Kingdom

Official UK registration guidance, searching and professional regulation.

UKIPO: search for a trade markSearch the UK register by keyword, owner, number or image.UKIPO: registration guidanceThe official guide to eligibility, preparation, filing and registration.UKIPO: forms and feesCurrent official trade mark forms and registry fees.CITMA attorney directoryFind a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney through the professional body.IPRegThe independent regulator of patent and trade mark attorneys in the UK.

European Union

EU trade mark searching, classification and filing services.

EUIPO search toolsAccess eSearch plus, TMview, TMclass and EU trade mark case law.EUIPO: apply for an EU trade markOfficial EU trade mark filing information and online application access.EUIPO homeGuidance, news, decisions and services from the European Union Intellectual Property Office.

International and United States

Worldwide search tools, the Madrid System and US federal trade marks.

WIPO Global Brand DatabaseSearch international marks and participating national and regional collections.WIPO Madrid SystemOfficial information about international applications and registrations under the Madrid System.WIPO Madrid MonitorFind and monitor international trade mark applications and registrations.WIPO national database portalLinks to trade mark databases maintained by national and regional IP offices.USPTO trade mark searchSearch the United States federal trade mark database.USPTO application servicesOfficial information and access for filing US trade mark applications.

Selected national offices

Official resources for frequently requested international territories.

Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeSearch the Canadian Trademarks Database.IP AustraliaOfficial Australian trade mark guidance, searching and filing services.Intellectual Property Office of New ZealandOfficial New Zealand trade mark guidance and services.Intellectual Property Office of SingaporeOfficial Singapore trade mark registration guidance.Japan Patent OfficeEnglish-language information about the Japanese trade mark system.

Registry databases are useful starting points, but a simple identical-mark search is not a complete clearance assessment. If a similar mark appears, consider professional advice before filing.

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