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The trademark process, explained.

From the day you file to the day you are registered — every stage, what happens, and exactly where applications run into trouble.

93%
of UK applications
reach registration
~2%
formally opposed
10 yrs
per renewal term
~4 mo
typical to register
1,340,875
marks analysed
The journey, step by step

Seven stages, from filing to lasting protection.

A smooth application follows seven stages, including the active protection that begins once you are registered. The figures come from the public UK register, so you can see what is typical at each point.

STEP 1 / 7 Day 0

Application Received

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By the numbers
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Where it trips up

Figures derived from the public UK IPO register (applications filed 2015 to 2023; a settled cohort of 1,340,875 marks). They describe a typical journey — every application is different.

When things do not go to plan

Most register. A few hit bumps.

These are the things that can interrupt the journey — and where the right help makes the biggest difference. Tap any card to learn more.

Frequently asked

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Frequently asked questions

How often are UK trademark applications opposed?

Formal opposition is relatively rare. Figures drawn from the public UK register, covering a settled group of 1,340,875 marks filed between 2015 and 2023, show around 2% of applications are formally opposed. Most applications reach registration, typically in about four months. Every application is different, though, and it helps to understand where applications run into trouble before filing.

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Can I track my trademark application online?

Yes. We set your application live on your Temmy portal, so you can see exactly where it is in the process in real time. If you need login details, just ask and we will send you a link. The portal follows every stage from filing through to registration and the protection that follows.

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How can I keep my home address off the trademark register?

Our representation service, from £14 a month, includes our Care of Address. It keeps your home address off the public trademark register and cuts scam mail at source. Representation also means the application can be handled for you, rather than managing each stage and every piece of official correspondence yourself.

Answered by Laura Spencer, Paralegal
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