Documents required for application:
1. An application for trademark registration, which includes the applicant's name, address, nationality and list of designated goods or services, can be prepared and signed by the agent.
2. Trademark pattern.
3. If the applicant's address is not in the UK, a local address in the UK (usually the address of the trademark agent) must be provided.
Application process: the application for trademark registration must be submitted to the Registrar and the fee must be paid at the same time. The application must state that the applicant or its authorized person is using the trademark on the relevant goods or services, or that the applicant has a good intention to use the trademark. The date of application is subject to the date of submission of documents. After receiving the application, the Trademark Registrar will search the previous trademark to check whether the applied trademark meets the legal requirements. If it does not meet the registration requirements, it will notify the applicant to make statements or amendments; If the applicant fails to convince the examiner or fails to make corresponding amendments or the applicant's reply exceeds the time limit, the examiner will reject the application for the trademark.
announcement and objection: when the submitted application is published after preliminary examination, its announcement information can be used for public reference. After the application is announced, anyone can raise an objection within the next 3 months.
Official receipt time: 4 weeks
Registration time: 3-6 months
Registration period: 1 years, counting from the date of application.
trademark renewal: the application for renewal shall be submitted before the expiration of the registration period, or within a 6-month grace period after the expiration. If it is submitted within the grace period, an additional fee will be paid.