{"id":177472,"date":"2022-10-21T02:17:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T01:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=177472"},"modified":"2026-02-13T00:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:44:11","slug":"registering-an-abandoned-trade-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/registering-an-abandoned-trade-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"Registering an Abandoned Trade Mark in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are a business in the UK, you must understand the trade mark registration process<\/a> before seeking to register an abandoned trade mark. If you do not complete the correct procedures, your application may not be able to achieve registration. In this article, we will discuss the requirements and the process involved in registering an abandoned trade mark in the UK.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Trade Mark Essentials<\/div>\n
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LegalVision’s Trade Mark Essentials Guide provides valuable information for any business looking to register or enforce a trade mark. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

What is an Abandoned Trade Mark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you wish to resurrect an old business or a business with the same name. In this instance, the original owner of the trade mark may have abandoned the trade mark. To gain the exclusive rights<\/a> to use the trade mark, you will likely need to file a trade mark application for the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be highly beneficial for some businesses. Indeed, you could benefit from a large customer base established under the old brand, regardless of its previous trade area. However, you should conduct strong research into the previous brand to establish whether the trade mark has been truly abandoned. This strategy is certainly not risk-free, though. If the original owner has not abandoned the trade mark, they may oppose your trade mark application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can a Trade Mark Be Revoked for Non-Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a business applies for a trade mark, owners must use it for the ten-year registration period. The IPO may revoke registration if you do not use the mark for five consecutive years.

Anyone can apply to revoke a trade mark. Therefore, if you find a trade mark that has been inactive for five years, you can make an application from the day after the five-year registration date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is a detailed Tribunal Work Manual<\/a> that you can use to calculate the five years accurately. You may want to look at this before considering whether or not it is an option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n

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