UK trademark guides
Straight answers on trademarking a brand in the UK — what it really costs, how to register, and how to check a name first. We're a search tool, not a filing service, so there's no upsell here.
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Costs & fees
How much does a UK trademark cost in 2026?
The honest, complete 2026 cost picture — official IPO fees, why 'from £390' isn't what it looks like, and the costs nobody warns you about.
Reviewed June 2026
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Searching
How to check if a name is trademarked in the UK (free)
Search the UK and EU registers in seconds, free — plus how to read the results, which class to check, and what a 'clear' result really means.
Reviewed June 2026
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Registering
How to register a trademark in the UK (2026)
The full step-by-step — search, classes, filing, examination and the two-month opposition window — plus the timeline and the mistakes that get marks refused.
Reviewed June 2026
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Getting started
Should I trademark my business name?
What a trademark actually protects, why your Companies House registration and domain don't, and when it's worth registering — with a free check to start.
Reviewed June 2026
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Symbols & basics
TM vs ® — what's the difference, and which can you use?
™ means you're claiming a mark; ® means it's registered — and using ® without registration is a criminal offence in the UK. Which to use, and when.
Reviewed June 2026
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Monitoring
How to find out if someone's applying for a name like yours
Catch a confusingly similar application while you can still object — using the public register, the two-month window, and free IPO alerts.
Reviewed June 2026
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Protecting your brand
Trademark scam letters and fake invoices: how to spot them
Why applicants get official-looking fake invoices, the red flags that give them away, and exactly what to do (and who to report to) if one lands.
Reviewed June 2026