Trade Mark law and how we interpret it

The laws that make up Trade Mark legislation in the United Kingdom (UK) are extensive. We have work manuals to guide us on interpreting the law, and we publish practice notices to inform you of changes to our practices.

Trade mark law

Trade Mark legislation in the UK consists of Act, Rules and Statutory Instruments, that set out legal rights duties and procedures relating to trade marks.

How we interpret the law

Manual of trade marks practice

Our manual sets out guidance on our work practices.

Law Practice Directions

We issue Law Practice Directions to provide additional guidance on the conduct of adversarial proceedings brought before us.

Tribunal Practice Notices

Changes to our tribunal functions for trade marks, registered designs, patents and design right.

Notices

Practice amendment notices

These announce changes to our practice, such as how we interpret a provision of the law, or how we handle applications.

Trade marks general notices

These cover all other trade mark announcements.