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Filing intellectual property in the United Kingdom
Since Brexit, an EU trade mark no longer covers the UK: Great Britain and Northern Ireland require a separate UKIPO filing. The UK is first-to-file, English-language, and one of the fastest major registries.
- Office
- UKIPO
- Language
- English
- Local currency
- GBP
- Opposition
- 2 months from publication, extendable to 3 months on notice of threatened opposition
- Term
- 10 years from filing
- Renewal
- Every 10 years; 6-month late renewal with surcharge
| Right | Official fee | Our fee | All-in | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Mark / Brand Name | $170 | $279 | $449 | 4–6 months |
| Service Mark | $170 | $279 | $449 | 4–6 months |
| Trade Name / Business Name | $20 | $99 | $119 | 1–5 days |
| Patent | $310 | $1,490 | $1,800 | 24–48 months |
| Utility Model / Petty Patent | Not available — UKIPO operates no registry for this right | |||
| Copyright | $0 | $99 | $99 | n/a — automatic on creation |
| Industrial Design | $50 | $420 | $470 | 2–4 months |
| Geographical Indication & Collective Marks | $0 | $890 | $890 | 9–18 months |
| Trade Secret & Confidentiality Programme | $0 | $590 | $590 | 2–4 weeks to implement |
Indicative single-class / single-application rates in USD. Your live quote confirms the exact amount before payment.
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This guide is general information about United Kingdom procedure, not legal advice. Official source: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office