Choosing the right brand is an important investment in your business. As experienced UK trademark solicitors, we help businesses protect their brands, logos, slogans and identities through effective UK and international trademark strategies.

Whether you are launching a new brand, expanding an existing business or trading internationally, our UK trademark solicitors can advise you on the most appropriate way to secure and maintain trademark protection.

Protect your brand from the outset

Before adopting a new brand, logo, slogan or business identity, it is important to establish whether it is available for use and registration. Failing to carry out appropriate trademark clearance and due diligence could leave you facing costly objections, disputes or the need to rebrand.

Our trademark solicitors work closely with you and, where appropriate, your creative or branding agency to identify potential issues at an early stage. We can then develop a practical strategy to protect your brand and help you navigate potential obstacles, including objections raised by the UK Intellectual Property Office or opposition from third parties.

UK and international trademark protection

If your business operates internationally, or you are planning to expand overseas, we can advise on protecting your trademark in other countries.

Where protection is required across multiple territories, we can often provide a cost-effective and streamlined approach under the Madrid Protocol. Our UK trademark solicitors can help you assess the available options and determine the most appropriate strategy for your business.

Our trademark services

Our UK and international trademark services include:

• IP audits and trade mark strategy
• Brand clearance and availability searches
• Trademark registration
• Trademark assignments and changes of name
• Infringement and validity opinions
• Oppositions, revocations, invalidity proceedings and appeals
• Brand licensing agreements
• Coexistence agreements
• Sponsorship agreements
• Trademark watching services

From initial brand clearance through to registration, enforcement and ongoing portfolio management, our UK trademark solicitors can provide the practical legal support you need to protect and develop your brand.

Speak to our UK trademark solicitors

If you are developing a new brand or need advice on protecting an existing trademark, contact our expert UK trademark solicitors on 0131 478 4724 or complete our Online Enquiry to request a call back.

For practical guidance on protecting your brand, you can also request our “5 Pitfalls of Failing to Register a Trade Mark for Your New Business” e-guide here.