Knowledge Hub · Updated 17 October 2026
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Everything we publish is here in one place: step-by-step guides, answers to the questions business owners ask us most, trademark news, real client stories, scam warnings and short videos. Search for your question, filter by topic, or start with what other readers are looking at this week. If you can’t find what you need, ask us and a specialist will reply within one working day.
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.
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.
Trademark Scams
Received a suspicious trademark letter or email? Search our directory of confirmed trademark scam senders, see real examples, and check yours free.
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.
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.
UK Trademark
Our Trademark Specialist handles your Trademark Application from search to registration. Whether its Brand Name Registration or logo, or tagline.
About The Trademark Helpline
Meet the team behind The Trademark Helpline: UKIPO-registered trademark specialists in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, protecting UK brands since 2008.
Trademark Registration and Renewal Services
Protect your brand with expert trademark registration and renewal services. Secure legal protection and peace of mind for your business.
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…
PageTrademark FAQs
Plain answers to the questions UK businesses ask most about trademarks: costs, classes, ownership, disputes and scams. Search your name free.
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.
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
News4 Nov 2024Trademark Owner does the right thing! The story of ‘Pho’
One thing we always advocate for is mediation over legal action, trying to reach a compromise without going to court usually saves time and…
The Trademark Helpline Reviews
Read The Trademark Helpline reviews: independent ratings, written reviews from UK businesses and client stories. UKIPO registered since 2008.
Trademark Renewal in the UK
UK trademarks last 10 years. Renew up to 6 months before expiry, or 6 months late with a £60 fee. Official fees, deadlines and how we can help.
Article23 Sep 2026Can You Protect Your Brand Abroad Later? How the Trademark Priority Period Works
How the trademark priority period works: file in the UK first, then take six months to file abroad and keep your original date. Apple's iPhone Duo shows how.
Goods and Services Classes
Your trademark only protects the goods and services you claimed. Four free tools to find your classes and the exact wording the UK IPO has already accepted.
News25 Aug 2026Why Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Trademark Being Opposed in Australia?
OpenAI's ChatGPT trademark has been opposed in Australia by the owner of the GPT property group. How oppositions work there and what it means for UK brands.
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