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From Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
  • Search UK trade mark classes

    Use this service to find goods and services that would be acceptable as part of a UK trade mark application.

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  • Trade mark forms and fees

    List of trade mark forms and fees.

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  • Exceptions to copyright

    Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.

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  • Searching for similar trade mark goods/services in other classes

    When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.

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  • How to classify trade marks

    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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  • 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.

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  • The examination guide

    Section last updated: January 2021.

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  • Manual of Patent Practice

    The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.

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  • Manual of trade marks practice

    The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.

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  • Objecting to other peoples trade marks and the legal costs

    How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.

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  • Non-disclosure agreements

    Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.

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  • Patent fact sheets

    Use these fact sheets to assist you with your patent application

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  • Tribunal section

    Section last updated: February 2023

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  • Patent forms and fees

    List of online and paper patent forms and fees.

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  • Manual of trade marks practice

    The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.

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  • Trade mark series applications

    Around 40% of series applications don’t meet the requirements. We recommend you read this guide if you are considering making a series application.

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  • Licensing bodies and collective management organisations

    Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.

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  • Copyright Act

    The principal legislation on copyright can be found in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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  • Section 14: The application

    Sections (14.01 - 14.209) last updated: January 2025.

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  • Protecting your trade mark abroad

    To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.

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