UK Trademark Examination

Two months after submitting the application, the TPO examiner will be responsible for examining and deciding whether the trademark can be registered. If not, the examiner will send a letter stating the reason for return or the changes that need to be made. Applicants must respond within six months of receipt of the letter, otherwise the application will be terminated. If the applicant's response is untenable, the examiner will issue a final rejection. Applicants may appeal to the Trademark Examination and Appeal Board. The main reason for rejection is that the previously registered trademark is similar to it. Descriptive trademarks related to the applied goods or services, trademarks with geographical names or other reasons may also be rejected.