Established Representative at the UK Intellectual Property Office — since 2008
Your accepted mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal, opening a two-month window in which others can object.
the opposition window
Coming soon — a short walkthrough of this stage.
Once your application clears examination, it is published in the Trade Marks Journal. This makes it formally visible to the world, and it starts a two-month period in which third parties can oppose your application (this can be extended to three months if someone files a notice of threatened opposition).
If nobody objects in that window, your mark proceeds to registration. Most applications pass through publication without being opposed.
An objection after publication is an opposition — a third party formally challenging your mark. There are strict deadlines and it needs a proper, evidenced response. Tell us straight away if you receive one.
Two months from publication, extendable to three if someone files a notice of threatened opposition. You can see the exact dates on your portal.
Often, yes — publication makes you more visible. A representative’s Care of Address keeps your details off the register and reduces it.
The register is public, so you will receive official-looking letters and emails about your mark. Most are scams. Do not pay or reply to anything before checking with us — genuine updates appear on your Temmy portal, and we keep a directory of known scams.
We set your application live so you can see exactly where it is, in real time. Need login details? Just ask and we will send you a link.
Includes our Care of Address, which keeps your home address off the public register and cuts scam mail at source.
No obligation. Bring your name, logo or tagline and we will tell you where you stand.
Figures are derived from analysis of the public UK Intellectual Property Office trademark register (applications filed 2015 to 2023, a settled cohort of 1,340,875 marks). They describe the typical journey of a UK trademark application and are for general information — every application is different.
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