Additionally, the UK is a member various International Conventions. This means that, if your home Country is a member to the Convention, the filing date of its home application can be claimed as priority date in the UK.

 All trademarks have specific classes wherein they can be registered.

Generally, a separate application is required for each class.

Procedure & Time Frame

A Trademark Search is to be carried out. Usually, results are out within 24 to 72 hours. If the Mark is available for registration, the filing process commences.

An Application is filed to the relevant department. Once filed, the application is subject to Examination. If the trademark is accepted, the application will proceed to publication in the Trade Mark Gazette and in 2 local Newspapers. If no opposition is filed against the application, the registration fees will be paid and the Certificate of Registration will be due for issuance.

The timeframe for the finalization of the registration and issuance of the certificate is about few months from the filing date.

A trademark registration is valid for a long number of years as from the filing date and renewable for similar periods. Renewal could be filed within the last year of the protection period.

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