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.
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.
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.
Trademark Clearance Audit Services
Safeguard your brand with trademark clearance audit services starting at £49+VAT. Analyse trademarks, social media, domains, and business registers.
Trademark Class Builder
Trademark Consultation and Audit
Book a trademark consultation to review your brand protection. Our trademark clearance audit covers the UK IPO register, Companies House, domains, and social media in one report.
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Search the register, choose the right classes and check a name before you file.
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Monitoring, renewals and representation once your trademark is registered.
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Oppositions, cancellations, cease and desist letters and online takedowns.
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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.
