Trademark & IP

Trademark Registration and Protection

A trademark protects the name, logo or mark your customers recognise you by. Most rejected applications fail on avoidable grounds: the wrong class, a mark too close to an existing one, or a description that does not match the business. Bluman checks these before filing.

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Search before you file

A public search across the relevant classes shows conflicting and similar marks. It is the cheapest step in the process and the one that most often changes what you file.

After filing

Applications can attract an examination report or a third-party opposition. Replies are time-bound, and a missed deadline can end the application. Registered marks are renewed every ten years.

Frequently asked questions

How long does trademark registration take?

You can typically use the TM symbol soon after filing, while registration itself commonly takes a year or more depending on objections and oppositions.

What is a trademark class?

Goods and services are grouped into classes, and protection applies to the classes you register in. Businesses often need more than one class to cover what they actually sell.

Not sure which one you need?

Describe your situation and we'll point you to the right service — or talk it through with a Chartered Accountant first.