{"id":1441,"date":"2023-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-register-a-trademark\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:09:45","slug":"how-to-register-a-trademark","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-register-a-trademark\/","title":{"rendered":"How to register a trademark in 3 simple steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re probably familiar with what a trademark is \u2013 a way of protecting the intellectual property (IP) of your business. Making sure the unique aspects of your business aren\u2019t being copied by your competitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of registering a trademark can be complex for anyone who hasn\u2019t done it before. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. We\u2019ll break down the application process into three simple steps as well as these other topics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#What-is-a-trademark\">What is a trademark?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#Why-register-a-trademark\">Why register a trademark?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#How-do-you-register-a-trademark\">How do you register a trademark? 3 simple steps<\/a>    <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#What-are-trademark-disputes\">What are trademark disputes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#How-long-does-it-take-to-register-a-trademark\">How long does it take to register a trademark?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"#How-much-does-it-cost-to-register-a-trademark\">How much does it cost to register a trademark?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"What-is-a-trademark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-trademark\">What is a trademark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trademark is a way of legally protecting a product or service that\u2019s unique to your business. It helps you distinguish what your business offers in comparison to others in your industry, while also stopping it from being copied or stolen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can trademark a variety of things in your business, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">your logo <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">brand colours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">company slogans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">unique sounds or jingles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are slightly different rules depending on what you\u2019re choosing to trademark, and we\u2019ll go into more detail on that later on. You can find more information in our <a href=\"\/knowledge\/business-structure\/what-is-intellectual-property\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"976\">guide to intellectual property<\/a> as well as details on the differences between copyright, patents, and trademarks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"Why-register-a-trademark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-register-a-trademark\">Why register a trademark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/starting-out\/how-to-start-a-business\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1444\">starting out a new business<\/a>, registering a trademark on your IP might be high on your to-do list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThe typical reason to trademark something in your business is to protect it from being copied or stolen. While a trademark can\u2019t physically stop someone from stealing your ideas, it gives you the ability to take legal action against somebody who does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nThe threat of legal action is usually enough to stop people from copying your business but in the cases when it doesn\u2019t, you\u2019ll need to respond. The government site has a detailed breakdown of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/defend-your-intellectual-property\/take-legal-action\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how to make a claim<\/a> about stolen IP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nMore broadly, trademarking aspects of your business will help <a href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/how-to-create-a-brand-identity\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1114\">build your brand identity<\/a>. When you think about huge brands like McDonalds or Disney, they have logos, ideas, colours, and sounds that are all unique to them. This wouldn\u2019t be possible without trademarking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\nOnce you have the trademark, you can put the \u00ae symbol next to the trademarked asset to show that it\u2019s protected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"How-do-you-register-a-trademark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-register-a-trademark-3-simple-steps\">How do you register a trademark? 3 simple steps  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-decide-your-trademark\">1. Decide your trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to decide what you\u2019d like to trademark. You can trademark logos, colours, words, sounds, or a combination of them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s distinctive enough, there shouldn\u2019t be a problem getting something trademarked. The main stumbling block at this stage is trying to trademark something that someone else has already claimed. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/search-for-trademark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">trademark register<\/a> to make sure there\u2019s isn&#8217;t a clash with existing trademarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a chance you\u2019re trying to trademark something that can\u2019t be. We\u2019ll cover things you can\u2019t trademark in your business later in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-select-your-classification\">2. Select your classification <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll then need to select a category for your trademark. This helps define whether you\u2019re trademarking a product or a service and what industry it\u2019s in. The government has made a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.search-uk-trade-mark-classes.service.gov.uk\/searchclasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">classification checker<\/a> that makes this process simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel your product or service spans more than one of these categories, you should select all that apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-submit-your-trademark\">3. Submit your trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve decided on the aspects above, you\u2019re ready to submit your trademark. You can register online with the <a href=\"https:\/\/trademarks.ipo.gov.uk\/ipo-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UK Intellectual Property Office<\/a> or you can fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1151984\/TM3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TM3 form<\/a> and send it by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to enter information about your business like the name and address as well as the details mentioned above, including the design details and classification. It\u2019ll then be sent to the Trade Marks Journal for two months. During this time, anyone can dispute your trademark. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-body-001\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"What-are-trademark-disputes\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-trademark-disputes\">What are trademark disputes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever you try to register a trademark, it can be disputed by someone else. There are two reasons someone will challenge your trademark \u2013 they think it\u2019s like their own intellectual property or they think it\u2019s unethical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your trademark is flagged as similar to another, the holder of the existing trademark will be notified and they can choose to block your application. If your trademark is blocked, you can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">withdraw your application and submit a new trademark <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">work with the existing trademark holder to find an agreement they\u2019re happy with. Amending a design so it looks less similar, for example<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">disagree with their challenge and let a mediator decide whether the challenge is correct <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims that your trademark is unethical, while less common, are also important to be aware of. You could have a slogan about sustainability that says, \u2018the best small business for the planet\u2019, for example. If you tried to trademark it, it could be contested as unethical because it\u2019s a potentially false claim, and isn\u2019t a title that can be owned by one business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your application can\u2019t be completed until all challenges against it have been resolved. Once they have, your application will be complete and your trademark will be registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a trademark is an ongoing process that means you\u2019ll always interact with it in some way. You may have more challenges against your trademark in the future and you might contest ones that are like yours. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"How-long-does-it-take-to-register-a-trademark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-it-take-to-register-a-trademark\">How long does it take to register a trademark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the length of the feedback process can vary depending on whether or not you\u2019re challenged, all of these timings are estimates. But this is roughly how long it takes to register a trademark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">after submission, your application will be reviewed within <strong>two week<\/strong>s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">then your application will go to the Trade Marks Journal for <strong>two months<\/strong>, and if it\u2019s uncontested, will be registered <strong>two weeks<\/strong> later <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes around <strong>three months in total<\/strong> to fully register your trademark. You\u2019ll be sent a certificate to confirm the trademark, which lasts for 10 years until it needs to be renewed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"How-much-does-it-cost-to-register-a-trademark\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-it-cost-to-register-a-trademark\">How much does it cost to register a trademark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There isn\u2019t a way to register a trademark for free. The standard fee for a first-time application is \u00a3170 (\u00a3200 by post) and it\u2019s paid at the beginning of the process. But there\u2019s another way of applying that might be worth considering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A \u2018right start\u2019 application costs \u00a3200 but offers you the chance to get feedback before going through the entire process. You pay \u00a3100 up front and the trademark is assessed like a standard application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference is that you\u2019re sent feedback once it\u2019s been reviewed and can then decide whether you\u2019d like to go forward with the registration. If you decide to continue, you\u2019ll need to pay another \u00a3100 to complete the application. But if you don\u2019t, you won\u2019t have to pay the extra \u00a3100. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is useful if you think the trademark you\u2019re applying for is going to be competitive. With the standard process, you could spend the \u00a3170 upfront but be unable to register because it\u2019s too similar to another trademark.  Another extra cost to consider is if you choose more than one class for your trademark as it\u2019ll cost \u00a350 for each additional class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019re registered, a trademark lasts for 10 years before you\u2019ll need to renew for \u00a3200. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-useful-guides-for-business-owners\">More useful guides for business owners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/starting-out\/side-hustle-legal-obligations\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1041\">Legal obligations you need to know for your side hustle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"22720\" href=\"\/knowledge\/funding\/best-small-business-loans\/\">Best business loans<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1458\" href=\"\/knowledge\/marketing\/how-to-write-a-vision-statement\/\">How to write a vision statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-ready-to-set-up-your-cover\">Ready to set up your cover?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\">business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. 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