We assist lots of businesses with their trade mark and design rights applications and act as their professional representative before the UK IPO. However, be warned that once submitting a trade mark application or design right application you may receive bogus correspondence.
Filing a trade mark or design right application is an important step in protecting a brand. As these applications become part of the public record, they can attract the wrong kind of attention. Some companies use this information to send misleading invoices that appear official, asking you to pay for registration in private, unofficial databases.
These letters and emails can look convincing, but they are not genuine. The same applies to fake renewal reminders, which are another common way these companies try to take advantage. The right approach is simple: do not pay them.
As your appointed representatives, we ensure that every piece of official correspondence relating to your trade mark or design; whether it’s for an application, an opposition, a renewal, or any other reason, comes directly to us. If action is needed, you will hear from us, not from an unknown third party.
We also support businesses at every stage of their brand journey. If you already hold registered trade marks or registered designs, we can help you manage and protect them. If you’re considering applying for new registrations, we can guide you through the process with confidence and clarity.
For further reassurance and guidance, you can visit GOV.UK’s advice on avoiding misleading payment requests.
With us handling the process, you can focus on your business, knowing that your brand and trade mark and design rights are in safe hands.
Get in touch
If you would like assistance with trade marks or design registrations, please contact Rebecca Anforth (Legal Director) or Stacey Gillard (Trainee Solicitor). You can reach Rebecca by email at rebecca.anforth@murrellslaw.com. You can contact Stacey by email at stacey.gillard@murrellslaw.com.
