Register a trade mark
After you apply
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will examine your application and send you an 바카라 사이트榚xamination report바카라 사이트� within 2 to 3 weeks.
The report tells you if there are problems with your application (known as 바카라 사이트榦bjections바카라 사이트�), that may mean you would not be able to register your trade mark.
You have 2 months to resolve any objections.
The IPO will also search for existing trade marks that are the same as, or similar to, yours. If they find any, they바카라 사이트檒l contact both you and the registered holders.
If there are no objections or you resolve them, your application will be published in the trade marks journal for 2 months. Anyone may 바카라 사이트榦ppose바카라 사이트� your application during this time.
If someone opposes your application
The IPO will tell you if someone opposes your application.
If your application is opposed you will not be able to register your trade mark in the relevant classes or terms until you바카라 사이트檝e solved the issue.
You can either:
- talk to the person making the opposition
- withdraw your application
- defend your application legally - you will have to pay legal costs
See previous trade mark decisions to help you with a dispute and prepare for a hearing.