Get Proposed Trade Name Registration Final

In short, the examination process of a mark follows the filing of a new mark. A mark is filed, and a filing date is assigned. From there a trade mark examiner will look at the mark and examine to whether the mark meets the requirements of a registrable trade mark. This is known as the Absolute grounds.

Trade marks must be renewed every 10 years. You can renew a trade mark in the 6 months before it expires and up to 6 months afterwards. You cannot renew online if your trade mark expired more than 6 months ago.

If there are no issues, it usually takes around 3 to 4 months from application for your trade mark to be granted.

This can vary significantly. The registry will prefer parties to settle differences outside of the formal legal processes. However if the registry need to be employed to settle any trademark disputes the process can take up to two years.

It can be anything from around 8 months to 12 months for more simple disputes, whilst more complex oppositions take 2 years or more.

Publish your application in the trade marks journal, providing there are no objections (2 months). If your application is not opposed, your mark will be registered 2 weeks later. The IPO will: Register your trade mark around 3 months after you apply, if it has not been objected to or opposed.

Once your mark is registered, it will stay registered for 10 years (unless it is invalidated or cancelled).

How long does a trademark last? Once you've got your registered trademark, it has to be renewed every 10 years. So trademarks can potentially last forever if you keep paying the renewal fees.