Knowledge Hub · Updated 13 October 2026
Trademark Knowledge Hub
Free, plain-English help with UK trademarks, from the team that has been registering and protecting brands for UK businesses since 2008.
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.
Trademark Scams
Received a suspicious trademark letter or email? Search our directory of confirmed trademark scam senders, see real examples, and check yours free.
About The Trademark Helpline
Meet the team behind The Trademark Helpline: UKIPO-registered trademark specialists in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, protecting UK brands since 2008.
Supporting Our Partners
Partner with The Trademark Helpline to deliver UK and international trademark services. Flexible partnership models for agencies, solicitors, designers and consultants.
The Trademark Helpline Reviews
Read The Trademark Helpline reviews: independent ratings, written reviews from UK businesses and client stories. UKIPO registered since 2008.
Ways to work with us
Discover flexible ways to work with our trademark experts. Choose support that fits your business—advice, filing, or full brand protection services.
Our Panel of Regulated Solicitors & Trademark Attorneys
Discover our panel of regulated solicitors and trademark attorneys providing expert advice on trademark registration and protection. Trusted, professional support ta…
Industry Trademark Report
Free sector report Free UK Trademark Sector Report See how companies in your industry protect their brand names, and which goods and services classes…
Trademarks for Accountants Guide
Download our free trademark Guide.
Paralegal Services
Specialist trademark paralegal support for solicitors and IP attorneys, covering searches, UK and international applications, monitoring and portfolio support.
White Label Partnerships
Offer UK and international trademark services under your own brand. Our white label trademark partnership supports accountants, solicitors and agencies with expert d…
Introducers
Refer clients for trademark services and be rewarded. Our UK trademark introducer programme supports accountants, consultants and advisers with simple referral rewards.
Resellers
Join The Trademark Helpline reseller programme and earn by offering trademark registration services to your clients with full support and transparent pricing.
Our Clients
Since we started out back in 2008, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and care.
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Trademark advice by topic
Check and plan
Search the register, choose the right classes and check a name before you file.
See all guides →Manage and protect
Monitoring, renewals and representation once your trademark is registered.
See all guides →Trademark disputes
Oppositions, cancellations, cease and desist letters and online takedowns.
See all guides →The people behind the answers
Our authors
Jonathan PatonFounder & CEOBrand protection strategy for UK businesses since 2008.
Matthew GriffithsCommercial DirectorClient work and our UK and international partnerships.
Alex PughBrand Protection ConsultantNew clients, international applications and hearings.
Laura SpencerParalegalDrafting, filing and progressing applications.
Saad AshrafMarketing ManagerMarketing and the trademark data behind our guides.
