Summary
- The UKIPO has outlined new trademark registration processes under the Trade Marks Act 1994, effective from April 2026, with fees increasing to £205 for the first class.
- The registration process includes a two-month opposition window after publication, and applications may now face bad faith objections following the SkyKick Supreme Court judgment.
- Indian businesses can file directly or through the Madrid Protocol, but must ensure specifications reflect genuine commercial activities to avoid objections.
- With rising non-use risks for comparable UK marks post-Brexit, Indian applicants are urged to maintain records of UK market activity to protect their trademarks effectively.
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