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Copyright |
Trademarks |
| What can be protected? |
Original artistic, literary and dramatic works such as logos, websites, songs, music recordings, lyrics, photos, books, training & course materials, product artwork , packaging artwork, drawings, paintings, sculptures, 3d and 2d artwork. poems, scripts, computer software, apps, and dramatic works. |
Trading Names, slogans and logos. They do not necessarily have to be original works. |
| Do I have to be using my logo as part of my trade |
No.You are not required to actively use it. |
Yes you have to use as a mark of your trade in the UK within 5 years, else an objection of 'bad faith' can remove a registration. |
| Government registration required? |
No but you WILL have to have indisputably & credibly prove that the work is yours if there is a copyright dispute. |
Yes, apply through UK government. International trademarks must be registered with individual countries. The EU can be registered as a block. |
| Registration process? |
Complete the 2 minute registration form on our Register page, then upload your Logo files. |
Research – apply – trademark examination – opposition period – approval Click Here For Details. |
| If I register a logo that includes a name, is the name also protected? |
No. Only the graphic design of the logo is protected. You cannot protect a name using ProtectMyWork.com. |
No. You must register two separate trademarks to protect both the name and logo and pay two sets of registration fees. |
| How long does it take to get protection? |
Copyright automatic and immediate. |
Up to 6 months to process applications, and there could be objections to deal with along the way by existing trademark owners. |
| How much does it cost to protect my logo? |
£41.65 (ex. VAT) per year subscription fee.
membership fee with ProtectMyWork.com, with a money back guarantee. |
UK Trademark prices start at around £170, and will increase if you choose to add under more than one category. International prices vary. If its rejected, you do not get your money back. |
| International protection? |
Yes, recognised in 179 countries around the world. |
No, only in the country that you have a trademark registered. |
| Publicly viewable on the internet? |
No. |
Yes, once approved by the IPO, your logo design will be viewable on multiple government websites by anyone in the world , even though the trademark is not protected in that country. |
| Is my logo protected in all industry classes? |
Yes. |
"It’s important you choose the correct class and terms, as your trade mark will only be protected for the goods and / or services you select in your application.
You cannot add extra goods or services after you have applied -" Source UK Government IPO website.
There are additional costs for additional classes, and currently a choice of about 45 classes. |
| How long does protection last? |
As a general rule:
Authors lifetime, plus 70 years. |
10 years initially, but renewable. |
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| What symbols can I use on my logo? |
© ™ |
® |
