{"id":179638,"date":"2023-02-19T17:08:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=179638"},"modified":"2026-07-22T02:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T01:37:40","slug":"evaluating-trade-mark-expense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/intellectual-property\/evaluating-trade-mark-expense\/","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

What is Involved in an Application?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A trade mark application has many different steps involved. The first step is to apply to the Intellectual Property Office (<\/span>IPO<\/span><\/a>), which will determine whether your trade mark meets the eligibility criteria for registration. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a standardised timeline that proceeds as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. designing\/choosing your trade mark;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. deciding which trade mark classes are appropriate;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. researching any existing trade marks that may be similar to yours<\/a>\u00a0 (this is often referred to as a trade mark search);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. completing the application;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. paying the relevant fee for a Standard, Right Start or Series Application;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. examination by the IPO;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. publication of your application in the trade marks journal for opposition purposes (two months); and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The associated expense of a trade mark application differs depending on the number of classes covered and which type of application you submit. Likewise, you may pay considerably more in legal fees if you have to address any objections. Trade mark applications can therefore vary in complexity, and consequently, so can the costs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Standard vs Right Start Applications<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You can choose whether you want to lodge a Standard Application or a Right Start Application. A Standard Application costs \u00a3205 to register your trade mark within one class and then an additional fee of \u00a360 for any extra classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Right Start Application however costs \u00a3125 for one class and \u00a330 for any additional classes. You will receive a report with a Right Start application explaining whether your application meets the rules. You get 28 days to make a decision on whether you wish to continue with the application process. If you decide to progress, you must pay an additional \u00a3125 and \u00a330 for every additional class you have chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The benefit of a Right Start Application is that it costs less at the outset and it allows you to test your position if you have doubts as to whether your application will be accepted.<\/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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