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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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When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.
A collection of guidance about how to protect, manage and enforce copyright. Copyright protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works.
Check the patents journal to find UK-registered patents granted, published and filed
In order to better understand the process of applying for a trade mark, we recommend you view the trade mark timeline.
Renew and pay for a GB or European patent online - when renewal is due, fees, renew by post or phone instead
The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.
Use this form to record a change of name, address or email of the trade mark owner.
Section last updated: January 2021.
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
Use this form to record changes to the ownership of UK trade marks for full assignment of the rights.
Use this form to file your application to register a trade mark.
To protect your intellectual property outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
Search decisions from UK trade mark hearings
The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Apply for an extension to oppose a trade mark application beyond the initial 2-month opposition time - also known as a notice of threatened opposition
List of online and paper patent forms and fees.
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