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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.

Updates to this page

From:
Intellectual Property Office
Published:
14 July 2017
Last updated:
1 April 2026
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  1. The fees in this page have been updated.

  2. Section 5 'You will get feedback on your application' has been amended to 4 weeks (20 working days).

  3. Timeline updated to reflect the preliminary report expectations.

  4. You’ll get feedback on your application (called an ‘examination report’) within 12 weeks (or 60 working days).

  5. Step 5 updated: You'll will get feedback on your application up to 35 working days.

  6. Step 5 updated: You'll will get feedback on your application within 20 to 30 working days.

  7. Trade marks timeline has been updated and re-branded.

  8. Trade Marks Timeline has been re-branded.

  9. First published.

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This is an indication of the process only. All timings are approximate and will vary according to each individual mark.

The trade mark timeline provides an overview of the process of applying to register a trade mark. The timeline gives you an indication of your responsibilities and what happens next, once you’ve submitted your application.

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