1. British trademark registration process

1. A British registered trademark should be distinctive. The trademark can be a word, LOGO, picture, or other symbol.

2. After the application is submitted, the trademark cannot be modified or products or services added.

3. Search scope: British trademarks, international trademarks, EU trademarks;

4. If there is an earlier similar trademark registration, the official will notify the earlier right holder to inform him of the subsequent application. .

5. Trademark registration objection period: 3 months

6. If the trademark is successfully opposed, the trademark cannot be registered. In addition, the applicant must pay an objection fee, which may amount to several thousand pounds.

7. Examination: The examiner will examine British trademarks, international trademarks and EU trademarks. If there is a prior conflicting trademark, it will be reported to the applicant, and the applicant’s response period to the report is two months. Applicants can call or write to the examiner.

8. Prior similar trademarks will not constitute an obstacle to obtaining registration of the applied trademark. The report will clearly state the prior conflicting trademark, and it is up to the applicant to decide whether the trademark enters the announcement stage. If the applicant does not respond to the report within usually two months, the official will consider that the applicant wants the trademark to enter the announcement process.

9. How to prevent the examiner from issuing a notice to the prior rights holder? The applicant can contact the examiner to discuss ways to overcome the notification of the prior right holder, such as deleting the goods or services

, but the applicant only has one opportunity and must write to the examiner. Another method is for the applicant to contact the prior rights holder and obtain their permission.

10. Trademark registration announcement is published every Friday.

2. Documents and information required for British trademark registration

1. Letter of attorney, which must be signed or sealed by the principal;

2. Application Name of the person;

2.1 The applicant is a legal person and must provide a copy of the business license with a clear official seal;

2.2 The applicant is a natural person and must provide a copy of the ID card;

3. Applicant’s address (the applicant’s application address as a legal person must be consistent with the address on the business license);

4. Clear trademark image;

5. The product or product sought to be registered Serve.