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List of trade mark forms and fees.
1. Apply for a trade mark Apply for a UK trade mark online or to designate…
Use this service to find goods and services that would be acceptable as part of a UK trade mark application.
When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.
Cross search table The application class number lists the search classes…
Details of the exceptions to copyright that allow limited use of copyright works without the permission of the copyright owner.
Check the availability of, and any issues affecting, our services.
Apply for a patent, search and examination. Add inventors to your patent.
List of online and paper patent forms and fees
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
In order to better understand the process of applying for a trade mark, we recommend you view the trade mark timeline.
The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
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.
Check what you need to do to protect your intellectual property.
Use a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to keep your invention a secret when talking to others.
We have a number of options for you to submit your documents.
The Lambert toolkit is for universities and companies that wish to undertake collaborative research projects with each other.
List of design forms and fees.
Around 40% of series applications don’t meet the requirements. We recommend you read this guide if you are considering making a series application.
The manual of trade marks practice sets out guidance on the Intellectual Property Office work practices.
You may receive a misleading invoice that requests payment for a service related to a trade mark, design, or patent. Here's some information and guidance on what to do.
To protect your trade mark outside of the UK, you usually need to apply in each country you want protection in.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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