United Kingdom Trademark Registration

United Kingdom Trademark Research

For each category of trade, it is necessary to search published records for prior commercial use of each trademark or service mark, so as to avoid possible trademark infringement.

Geissler & Associates offers legal research in English-language publications and public records throughout the United Kingdom for possible prior trademark infringement, and in other jurisdictions where there is the possibility of conflicting trademark authority.

United Kingdom Trademark Registration

Geissler & Associates offers legal services in relation to the registration of trademarks in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom, there are several overlapping legal systems of trademark registration. The national trademark system covering trademark protection in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man is based on the Trade Marks Act of 1994 and is administered by Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The European trademark system is based on the Council of the European Union (Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark) and is administered by Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM). European trademarks are called Community Trademarks (CTM's). In addition, there are specialized laws that regulate trademark practice in Jersey and Guernsey and other jurisdictions. Care must be taken to comply with all applicable legal systems and it is highly recommended to make concurrent trademark applications..

Geissler & Associates provides legal representation in ex parte administrative proceedings before the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the Office of Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) in relation to trademark registration, opposition and cancellation of trademarks.

United Kingdom Trademark Fees

Separate fees are levied for each trade category and for each jurisdiction where registration is sought. Typically, however, the costs per trademark or service mark are as follows, inclusive of research, national filing fees, and professional fees.

Slightly higher fees are charged for International Trademark Registration pursuant to the Madrid Agreement and Protocol.

Additional fees are charged for trademark registration in Jersey and Guernsey and other jurisdictions

Professional Fees

Geissler & Associates charges $240 per hour for all legal services.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Geissler & Associates adheres to strict confidentiality for all client communications and trademark-related matters.