Trademarks - Filing Requirements


Filing Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Certified copy of a UK registration certificate with English translation.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Registration with Customs Duty

Notes
There are no provisions in the law for Customs to search for counterfeited goods. When a mark gets registered it will be protected until the Court orders otherwise.

Renewal Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Proof of renewal of the basic UK registration, if applicable.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Search Requirements
  • No documents are required.

Assignment Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the assignee.
  • Deed of assignment document signed by both parties, other instrument of title with English translation, or proof of assignment of the basic registration in the UK if applicable.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Merger Requirements
  • Power of attorney simply signed.
  • Merger agreement document signed by both parties with English translation, or proof of merger against the basic UK registration, if applicable.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

Recordal of Change
  • Power of attorney reflecting the new name or address simply signed.
  • Certificate of change with English translation, or proof of the recordal of change against the basic UK registration, if applicable.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.

License Requirements
  • Power of attorney signed by the licensee.
  • Proof of the recordal of registered user against the basic UK registration.

Notes
  • Late filing of documents: not allowed.