HELP & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

It is extremely important to ensure that your proposed trade mark is free to be used before using it or applying to register it as your own trade mark. Our trade mark clearance searches will ensure that your proposed trade mark is not likely to be confused with any existing trade marks. The trade mark searches can be requested by using this form.

A standard trade mark search will take approximately 2-3 days to complete and costs £30 plus VAT. An express trade mark search takes 24 hours to complete and costs £60 plus VAT.

An application to register a trade mark in the UK will typically take around 4 months to register. However, if the Registrar or a third party raises an objection to the application then the registration process will take longer.

Yes, we can register a trade mark in almost any country of the world. Please see the relevant section of our website concerning European and International trade marks.

Yes, The Trade Marks Bureau has been representing clients at the UK Trade Marks Registry since 1987 and we are experienced in representing clients at the International Trade Marks Registry (WIPO). Furthermore, we are qualified to represent clients at the European Trade Marks Registry. Our Professional Representative Number is 25420.