United Kingdom · £749 complete
UK trade mark registration with professional preparation.
Protect a business name, product name, logo or slogan through the UK Intellectual Property Office. The fixed price includes one class, the official filing fee, UK VAT and routine handling from preparation to registration.
What the £749 UK service includes
- Review of the proposed applicant and ownership details
- Preliminary review of the mark before filing
- Class selection and goods or services specification preparation
- Electronic filing at the UKIPO and the official one-class fee
- Routine examination, publication and registration reporting
- Digital registration certificate when the application succeeds
How the UK trade mark application process works
- Initial information. You tell us the mark, intended owner and the goods or services offered now or realistically planned.
- Preparation. We review the application details, identify appropriate classes and prepare the specification for your approval.
- Filing. After approval, the application is filed electronically and receives a filing date and UKIPO number.
- Examination. The UKIPO considers whether the mark is distinctive and acceptable, checks classification and searches for certain earlier UK rights.
- Publication. If accepted, the application is published for opposition. Registration follows if no opposition succeeds.
For the detailed legal and practical stages, read our complete UK trade mark registration guide.
Official fees, classes and the scope of protection
The UKIPO standard online fee is £205 for the first class and £60 for each additional class. Our fixed fee is different because it also covers professional review, specification preparation, filing and routine reporting. See the full breakdown in our UK trade mark cost guide.
Trade marks are filed in one or more of 45 classes, but the class number alone does not define protection. The wording of the goods and services is critical. It should cover genuine commercial activities and reasonable plans without creating unnecessary cost or conflict risk. Our guide to trade mark classes explains how this works.
Searches and earlier trade marks
A registry search can identify earlier applications and registrations that may affect the proposed mark. The UKIPO may notify owners of certain earlier UK marks, but it does not normally refuse an application merely because a similar earlier mark exists. The earlier owner decides whether to oppose.
A preliminary review is not the same as a full clearance opinion. The right search depth depends on the value of the brand, the cost of changing it and the planned launch investment. Optional searches and short risk reports are shown on the pricing page, and official databases are available through our trade mark search resources.
Examination, objections and opposition
UKIPO examination
The examiner assesses whether the mark can function as a trade mark. Common concerns include descriptiveness, lack of distinctive character, customary terms, deceptive wording and protected symbols. The examiner also checks the clarity and classification of the specification.
If an objection is raised
Some objections can be addressed by clarification, restriction or legal submissions; others go to the mark's fundamental registrability. We report the issue and recommend the proportionate next step. Substantive responses and hearings are outside the routine fixed-price package and are quoted separately.
If a third party opposes
Opposition can involve earlier registered rights, reputation or passing off. Matters may be resolved by negotiation or a narrower specification, but some proceed through evidence and decision. No additional chargeable work is undertaken without your authority.
Common UK filing mistakes
- Applying in the name of the wrong individual or company.
- Filing only a logo when the business needs protection for the underlying name.
- Selecting a class heading without preparing commercially appropriate wording.
- Leaving out planned goods or services that cannot be added later.
- Assuming a Companies House name or domain registration gives equivalent rights.
- Launching or investing in packaging before considering earlier rights.
Our guide comparing direct UKIPO filing with using a trade mark attorney explains where professional preparation adds value.
UK trade mark registration FAQs
How long does UK trade mark registration take?
A straightforward UK application commonly reaches registration in around four months. Examination issues, an extension of the opposition period or a formal opposition will increase the timescale.
Is a trade mark search included?
The package includes a preliminary application review, but not a detailed clearance search or written risk opinion. Optional UK search and short risk report: £295. We can help you decide whether the commercial risk justifies a fuller search.
What happens if the UKIPO raises an objection?
We report the objection and explain the available options. Routine examination reporting is included; substantive submissions, evidence, hearings or negotiations are separately scoped and quoted before work begins.
Can somebody oppose the application?
Yes. Once accepted, the application is published for a two-month opposition period, which can be extended to three months by a potential opponent. If opposition is filed, we will explain the merits, settlement options and likely cost.
Can I add goods, services or classes after filing?
Generally not. The specification can usually be restricted but not broadened after filing. If important activities are omitted, a further application may be necessary.
Ready to protect your UK brand?
Start the fixed-price application now, or request a free initial assessment if you are unsure about the mark, owner, classes or search strategy.