Knowledge Hub · Updated 23 October 2026
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News22 Oct 2024Erling Haaland’s Trademark Journey
Goals and Red Cards Erling Haaland is a name inextricably linked with success and, occasionally, controversy. As one of the world's most prolific goal…
News11 Oct 2026Fenrick & Stone Impersonation: The Trademark Notice It Didn’t Send
A trademark notice signed in Fenrick & Stone's name gave our client 72 hours. The firm says it didn't send it, and it matches the RSK Legal letter exactly.
Trademark Scams
Received a suspicious trademark letter or email? Search our directory of confirmed trademark scam senders, see real examples, and check yours free.
News21 Oct 2026Applegate Legal Services Trademark Notice: Same Letter, Same Phone Number as Hear Law
A notice signed for Applegate Legal Services gave a cybersecurity firm 72 hours. Its website was a day old and shares Hear Law's phone number and server.
News14 Oct 2026Hear Law Trademark Notice: Sent From a Website Registered the Night Before
A notice signed for Hear Law gave our client 72 hours. Its website was registered the evening before, and the letter matches the RSK and Fenrick notices.
Article30 Jun 2021Bass, the UK’s oldest trademark
The story behind the UK's oldest trademark, Bass beer.
Free Trademark Search
Run a free trademark name search to check if your brand is available. Instant trademark name lookup across the UK IPO register. Find conflicts before you apply.
UK Trademark
Our Trademark Specialist handles your Trademark Application from search to registration. Whether its Brand Name Registration or logo, or tagline.
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Protect your brand with expert trademark registration and renewal services. Secure legal protection and peace of mind for your business.
News23 Sep 2026RSK Legal Trademark Notice: What the Registers Show
A client forwarded a formal trademark notice from RSK Legal with a 72-hour deadline. The website that sent it was thirteen days old. Every check, shown.
About The Trademark Helpline
Meet the team behind The Trademark Helpline: UKIPO-registered trademark specialists in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, protecting UK brands since 2008.
News17 Oct 2026Harper Beckham’s Trademark: Registered in the UK, Refused in the US
HARLO BY HARPER is registered in the UK but refused in the US. What the Beckham trademarks teach every business about clearance, ownership and renewal.
PageTrademark FAQs
Plain answers to the questions UK businesses ask most about trademarks: costs, classes, ownership, disputes and scams. Search your name free.
News28 Apr 2026Scam Warning – Distinction Law, have you received a letter?
Learn how to spot a trademark infringement scam, trademark renewal scam, or patent & trademark office scam. Real UK examples of trademark scam letters and how to pro…
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News24 Jun 2026Scam Warning: Trademark Dept, Have You Received A UK Trademark Registration Email?
Have you received a UK trademark registration email from Trademark Dept? Read our warning about urgent trademark emails, UKIPO filing claims, dollar pricing and comm…
News31 Jan 2024Stern Young & Partners and Cohen Klein: The Same Trademark Renewal Letter
Stern Young & Partners and Cohen Klein & Associates send near-identical trademark renewal letters. Companies House shows the same director behind both.
Article17 Aug 2026Can Someone Steal My Business Name?
Yes, someone can register your business name as a trademark even if you have traded for years. Here is how first-to-file works in the UK and how to protect your name.
FAQ24 Jul 2026How Do I Check If a Name Is Trademarked?
How to check if a name is trademarked: search the UK register and each country you trade in, look for similar names, check your logo and unregistered use.
Article28 Oct 2025How to Spot Trademark Scams Before They Cost You
Update — August 2026: Companies House and the IPO have issued a joint warning, and the scam has widened Since this article was published,…
News11 Jun 2025Trademarking Shapes? – Toblerone’s Triangular Triumph: How a Chocolate Shape Made Trademark History
Let’s be honest, when you think of Toblerone, you aren’t thinking about nougat, you probably are thinking about chocolate BUT you are definitely thinking…
News14 Jun 2021Next vs Next
Next PLC force independent retailer to change her business name in trademark dispute.
Our Trademark Services
Frequently asked questionsWhat is a Right Start trademark application?Right Start is a UK trademark application in two stages. You see the official examiner's feedback…
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Free tool · No sign up What will your trademark actually cost? Work out the real cost of protecting your brand, in the UK…
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