{"id":179638,"date":"2023-02-19T17:08:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=179638"},"modified":"2026-09-11T16:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:42:46","slug":"evaluating-trade-mark-expense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/trademark-registration-cost-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trade Mark in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are a business in the UK considering trade mark registration<\/a> for your brand, you will likely be interested in learning the costs of applying. While the application process is relatively straightforward, mistakes can lead to unnecessary delays, additional fees and even a failed application. Taking the time to prepare your application properly, and seeking legal advice where needed, can help you avoid these costs. This article explains the costs of registering a trade mark in the UK and outlines practical ways to avoid unnecessary expense.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does it Cost to Register a Trade Mark in the UK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Registering a trade mark in the UK costs \u00a3205 in Intellectual Property Office (IPO) fees for one class of goods or services, plus \u00a360 for each additional class<\/strong>. That means the official fee is \u00a3265 for two classes and \u00a3325 for three classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the IPO fee is only part of the cost of registering and protecting your trade mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you apply, you need to determine whether your trade mark is available<\/a> and likely to be accepted, identify the goods and services you want to protect and select the right classes<\/a>. The IPO will examine your application, but it will not advise you on whether your trade mark is registrable, conflicts with an existing trade mark or gives your business the right scope of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting these decisions wrong can be costly. In particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n