Certified and uncertified copies

We will supply a copy of a trade mark or trade mark application, upon request and payment of the fee. You can also access the register on-line and get trade marks information at no cost.

Certified copies give proof that we issued them.

Uncertified copies are photocopied documents.

What type of copy do I need?

You must use certified copies:

• when applying for a trade mark abroad
• when needed as evidence in a court of law, for example, if you are involved in legal action to enforce or defend your trade mark rights.

You can use uncertified copies for your personal reference or research.

Costs and how to pay

• Certificate of the Registrar GBP £20
• A photocopy (uncertified) GBP £5

You must send a completed form FS2, fee sheet, with this form.

To request a certified copy

• Use form TM31R (30Kb) Request for a certified copy.
• Use a separate form for each trade mark or trade mark application.

To request an uncertified copy:

• E-mail us
• Phone us on +44 (0)1633 811191
• Fax us on + 44 (0)1633 817777.

Send us your request

Send your form, fee sheet and fee to:

Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport
South Wales
NP10 8QQ
United Kingdom

You must apply to the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) to certify community trade marks.

You must apply to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to certify international trade marks.