Established Representative at the UK Intellectual Property Office — since 2008
If an objection cannot be overcome, the IPO declines the application, but refusal is often avoidable and there are routes forward.
of applications are refused
Coming soon, a short walkthrough of this stage.
If an objection cannot be overcome, or an opposition succeeds, the application is refused. Across the register this happens to roughly 2% of applications.
Refusal is often avoidable, many refused marks were filed without a clearance search, in the wrong classes, or described in a way that invited objection. There are also routes to appeal or to refile a better-prepared application.
Often yes, or you may be able to amend or refile a better-prepared application. We can review the refusal reason and advise the best route.
A proper clearance search and a well-drafted specification before filing prevent most refusals. That groundwork is part of what representation covers.
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Figures are derived from analysis of the public UK Intellectual Property Office trademark register (applications filed 2015 to 2023, a settled cohort of 1,340,875 marks). They describe the typical journey of a UK trademark application and are for general information, every application is different.
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