Introduction to UK Trademarks

The competent authority of the UK trademark is the UK Patent Office. After receiving an application for trademark registration, TPO will conduct a formal examination to determine whether it meets the basic requirements for trademark registration. If yes, TPO will issue a notice of acceptance to the applicant within one month of the submission of the application. It usually takes 8-10 months to complete the registration.

UK Trademark Registration Advantages:

1. Enter the UK market

Any company that sells any product in the UK needs to have a trademark. After registering a trademark in the UK, it can enjoy the exclusive right of trademark in the UK, enjoy the protection of relevant trademark laws and prevent its own trademark brand from being competed by others.

2. Prevent malicious squatting

For an enterprise or an individual, having a registered trademark in the United Kingdom, in the competitive market of the United Kingdom, can more effectively protect the intellectual property rights of the enterprise or individual from being infringed, and also avoid being registered in advance by others.

3. Enhance enterprise value

Trademark is a kind of intangible assets that can be handed down to future generations and exist forever. It can be transferred, inherited, used as property investment, mortgage, etc., and the popularity of Britain is quite high in the global range. An enterprise or individual owning a British trademark can not only enhance the value of the enterprise, but also serve as an investment waiting for appreciation!

4. Build a global brand

Registered British trademark, easy to build international brands, so that their products are more easily accepted by consumers, and in China can also enhance their own trademark brand image, in addition to the trademark or for quality inspection, health inspection, bar code and other necessary conditions!

Materials required to register a British trade mark

1. Copy of identity certificate provided by natural person;

2. The company shall provide a copy of its business license;

3. Application for trademark registration in Britain, power of attorney

4. Clear design of the trademark

5. If the trademark is in colour, the colour must be clearly specified. If the trademark applied for is black and white, any colour may be used upon success of the application.

6. Category of goods and services applied for;

7. Applicant's qualification documents.