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UK trademark cost: £255 for the initial one-class package

Understand the £205 UK IPO application fee, £50 service charge and costs outside the initial one-class scope.

Infinity Filer editorial · Reviewed September 21, 2026 · 3 minute read

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Separate the official application from assistance

The initial one-class online UK trademark package combines the official application charge and Infinity Filer’s service fee. The total appears in the service card and itemized builder so customers do not mistake the assistance fee for the whole application cost. Additional classes, responses, disputes and work outside the agreed scope need separate consideration. Check the current official schedule before the application is submitted.

Identify the correct owner and mark

Decide which person or legal entity will own the application and what mark is being filed. A company name, logo and word mark can raise different practical questions. Use the correct owner’s details and clarify the intended protection before proceeding. Registering a company does not itself settle whether a brand is available or whether a trademark application will be accepted.

Describe the goods and services accurately

The class selection should reflect the actual goods and services for which protection is sought. Do not add unrelated descriptions merely because they sound broad. Extra classes can change the official amount, while unclear or unsuitable descriptions can create later problems. Review the proposed wording carefully and obtain appropriate advice when classification or the scope of protection is uncertain.

Allow for examination and other later steps

An application is reviewed through the UK IPO process and may involve issues or objections that are outside straightforward initial preparation. A paid filing does not mean the mark is already registered. Keep track of official communications and response deadlines. Ask support what is included in the initial service and what would require a new quote if the authority or another party raises an issue.

Retain the application and next-step record

Save the submitted details, official receipt and any later correspondence. Verify the owner, mark and goods or services against what was approved before submission. Keep access to the relevant account and contact address under appropriate control. When requesting help, describe the stage and issue without sharing passwords; agree any additional work before a response or payment is made.

Your action checklist

  • Confirm the owner and mark
  • Review the selected class and description
  • Check the initial full price
  • Understand excluded later work
  • Monitor official communications

PUT THE GUIDE INTO PRACTICE

UK trademark assistance

£255 initial package

UK IPO application · one class
£205
Infinity Filer trademark service
£50

Review the service’s inclusions and exclusions, then add it to one itemized enquiry. Support confirms eligibility, the agreed scope and any additional official or professional charges before work begins.

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Official reference and review

Read the relevant authority’s guidance ↗

Original practical guidance by Infinity Filer. General information, not individualized legal or tax advice. Confirm current authority and provider requirements for the particular application.

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