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Trademark registration in United Kingdom

Who registers trademarks in United Kingdom, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in the United Kingdom are registered with the Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO); the official application fee is GBP 205 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. The United Kingdom can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
UKIPO
Official fee
GBP 205
Madrid Protocol
Member since 1995
Opposition
2 months from publication in the Trade Marks Jo…
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in United Kingdom

Official feeAmount
Application, online (first class)GBP 205
Application, paper (first class)GBP 250
Each additional class (application)GBP 60
Renewal (first class)
Form TM11		GBP 245
Each additional class (renewal)GBP 60
Restoration of a registration removed for non-renewal
Form TM13		GBP 125
Notice of threatened opposition
Form TM7A, no fee		GBP 0
Opposition, likelihood-of-confusion grounds only (s.5(1)/5(2))
Form TM7		GBP 125
Opposition, including other grounds
Form TM7		GBP 250

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-04). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in United Kingdom

  1. Search the IPO trade mark database for identical or similar earlier marks.
  2. File the application online or by post with the IPO, listing the goods and services under the relevant Nice classes and giving an address for service in the UK, Gibraltar or the Channel Islands.
  3. The IPO examines the application and checks for the same or similar earlier marks, raising any issues in an examination report.
  4. Once accepted, the application is published in the Trade Marks Journal.
  5. Third parties have two months from publication to oppose, extendable to three months by filing a notice of threatened opposition (TM7A).
  6. If there is no opposition, or an opposition fails, the mark is entered on the register.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The IPO examines the application and searches for the same or similar earlier marks; no official examination time is stated, but GOV.UK says registration usually takes around 3 to 4 months if there are no issues.
  • Publication: Trade Marks Journal (published online by the IPO)
  • Opposition period: 2 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal, extendable to 3 months by filing Form TM7A (notice of threatened opposition) within the first 2 months
  • Typical timeline: Around 3 to 4 months from application if there are no objections or oppositions (GOV.UK)

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal is possible up to 6 months after expiry with a late renewal fee; after that a removed registration may be restored on Form TM13 (fee £125)
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: mixed.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: A local representative is not mandatory, but every applicant must give an address for service in the UK, Gibraltar or the Channel Islands (the IPO also accepts the Isle of Man). Without a valid address for service the application may be treated as withdrawn. If a representative is appointed, their address is used as the address for service.
  • Language: English

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover United Kingdom can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

United Kingdom is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 1995). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How United Kingdom compares

  • Opposition: 2 months from publication in the Trade Marks Journal, extendable to 3 months by filing Form TM7A (notice of threatened opposition) within the first 2 months — compare all countries
  • Renewal: every 10 years; grace period Renewal is possible up to 6 months after expiry with a late renewal fee; after that a removed registration may be restored on Form TM13 (fee £125) — compare all countries
  • Foreign owners: not required (local address needed) — rules in every country
  • Official search: trademarks.ipo.gov.uk — all search databases

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in United Kingdom

  • Since the UK left the EU, EU trade marks no longer cover the UK; protection must come from a UK national application or a Madrid designation of the UK.
  • Official fees rose by an average of about 25% from 1 April 2026 (the online application fee went from £170 to £205).
  • The IPO does not refuse applications on the basis of earlier marks on its own initiative; owners of earlier marks are left to oppose, so watching the Trade Marks Journal matters.
  • Filing a TM7A notice of threatened opposition is free and gives an extra month to decide whether to oppose.
  • Jersey and Guernsey keep their own trade mark registers, separate from the UK register.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in the UK?
Since 1 April 2026 the official fee is £205 for an online application in one class, plus £60 for each additional class. A paper application costs £250 for the first class.
How long does trademark registration take in the UK?
GOV.UK says it usually takes around 3 to 4 months from application if there are no issues. The opposition period alone is 2 months from publication, extendable to 3 months.
Is the UK part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for the United Kingdom since 1 December 1995, so an international registration can designate the UK.
Do I need a UK address to register a trademark in the UK?
Yes. You must give an address for service in the UK, Gibraltar or the Channel Islands (the Isle of Man is also accepted), either your own or that of a representative.
How long does a UK trademark last?
A UK registration lasts 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years. The renewal fee is £245 for one class plus £60 for each additional class.
Does an EU trademark cover the UK?
No. EU trade marks no longer cover the UK, so a separate UK application or a Madrid designation of the UK is needed.