Fast Facts
- Trade marks must be distinctive for your goods or services
- Trade marks have to be renewed every 10 years
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See Also
Company Names Tribunal
The Company Names Tribunal adjudicate on opportunistic company name registrations.
Trade marks are symbols that distinguish goods and services in the marketplace (like brand names and logos).
About trade marks
Find out the criteria for acceptable trade marks and the benefits of registering. Also, find information about trade mark law and resources for further advice.
Applying for a trade mark
Costs, timelines, and fees for registering trade marks are explained here, along with points to consider before applying. When you are ready, you can apply online.
Managing your trade marks
How to renew your trade marks and change information listed with us. You can also find ways to use and enforce your TMs, and how to protect TMs abroad.
Other people's trade marks
Information about using other people's trade marks and TM infringement. Also, how to monitor applications and object to and challenge other people's TMs.