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.
FAQ25 Sep 2026Can I just copyright my business name instead?
Copyright does not normally protect a business name in the UK. See what copyright covers, what a trademark protects and which protection fits your brand.
FAQ25 Sep 2026What would it cost me to rebrand if I am forced to change my name?
There is no standard cost for a forced rebrand. See what a name change really touches, from stock to search visibility, and how TMH reduces the risk.
FAQ25 Sep 2026How much is my brand or trademark actually worth?
What is your brand or trademark worth? See the factors that drive trademark value and how TMH prepares the asset for a buyer, investor or lender.
FAQ6 Jul 2026Is There Trade Dress Protection in the UK?
Is there trade dress protection in the UK? Not by that name. How registered trademarks, design rights and passing off protect your get-up, shape and packaging.
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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.
