DIY Option
We understand that you might want to save money by completing your own trademark application and answering communications from the IPO yourself without any legal assistance.

There are some things you can do to make your application a little easier:
• Invest in an in depth legal search before embarking on your trademark application. We provide UK trademark searches free of charge and for EU and USA searches we charge £165 for this service.
• Consider whether any other business is already using your chosen trademark name, or has something similar to your choice in use already. These sorts of complications, once you have started your application process, can hold up your application, but at worst, place you in the position where you have to withdraw your application as it infringes another’s trademark rights.
• Consider from day one of your application the range of uses your trademark will cover, these are known as classes and often a DIY application will omit certain classes, to save money on the fees or due to lack of information of their importance in the initial application.
• Remember the IPO cannot advise you on the merits of your trademark or on any legal aspects to the process, the IPO are very helpful, but will not assist in legal issues.
• With Trademarks Fast you can opt for as much or as little help as you need.
For help on your application and to access legal help to assist you,

email Trademarks@lawhound.co.uk or Phone 01244 300413