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Trade marks
Trade marks (brands) inform your customers that the goods and services on which they are used come from you.
Your brand is important and in order to protect it, you should register it as a trade mark.
Search for existing registered trade marks using our free enquiry database.
WARNING: we are aware that companies and individuals are sending misleading
invoices to applicants for, and owners of, intellectual property rights.
About trade marks (brands)
- What is a trade mark (brand)?
- Benefits of registration
- Further advice
- Trade mark quiz
Applying for a trade mark
- Before you apply
- How to apply
- How we classify goods and services
- After you apply
Managing your trade marks
- Renewing and changing your trade mark
- Exploiting your trade mark
- Enforcing your trade mark
- Trade marks abroad
Other people's trade marks
- Recently published applications
- Using and buying trade marks
- Objecting, challenging and monitoring trade marks
- Trade mark infringement
Fast Facts
- You can apply online and receive a discount or use our Right Start service.
- Trade marks have to be renewed every 10 years
A brand is much more than a trade name, sign, symbol, slogan or anything used to identify a specific product, service or business.