Appealing to a High Court

If you appeal to the High Court then we can have no further dealings with the case. However, you should send us, and anyone else involved in the case, a copy of your appeal.

In appeals about opposition, revocation, invalidation and rectification matters, we will not usually be represented at the court hearing unless the appeal relates to some point of principle or legal or public importance.

In appeals about us refusing to accept an application for a trade mark, we will usually (but not always) be represented at the court hearing.

Extensions of time

If an extension of time is required for the filing of documents the request must be made to the Court, this includes a request for extension of time for filing the appeal.

Once in the High Court the full appeal procedure is available, that is first to the Court of Appeal and then to the House of Lords.

What happens next?

When the judge has reached a decision, you must send us a copy of any order issued by the court so that we can put into action the court’s decision.

It also helps if the sides involved in a case keep us up to date with the progress of an appeal to the court.

What does it cost?

You will need to ask the appropriate court, or read their rules, for information on court fees and what it could cost you if you lose your appeal. Your legal advisor will also be able to give you more guidance.