How Much Does a UK Trademark Cost in 2026?

The basics of trademark pricing

Registering a UK trademark is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your business name. The fees are set by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and have remained relatively stable in recent years. Here is a complete breakdown of what you can expect to pay in 2026.

IPO filing fees

The IPO charges the following fees for trademark applications:

• •One class of goods or services: 170 pounds (online) or 200 pounds (paper form)
• •Each additional class: 50 pounds per class

Most small businesses only need one or two classes. For example, a web design agency would file under Class 42 (technology services). A restaurant might need Class 43 (food services) and Class 35 (advertising and business management).

The online application is straightforward and takes about 30 minutes to complete. You can search existing trademarks for free on the IPO website before filing.

Solicitor and attorney fees

You are not required to use a solicitor or trademark attorney, but many businesses choose to. Professional help is particularly valuable if your name is similar to existing trademarks, you need to file in multiple classes, or you anticipate opposition from another party.

Typical costs for professional assistance:

• •Trademark search and advice: 150 to 400 pounds
• •Filing the application on your behalf: 300 to 600 pounds
• •Responding to IPO objections: 200 to 500 pounds
• •Handling an opposition: 1,000 to 5,000 pounds (depending on complexity)

For a straightforward application in a single class with no complications, total professional fees typically range from 400 to 800 pounds on top of the IPO filing fee.

Renewal costs

A UK trademark lasts for 10 years from the date of registration. To keep it active, you need to renew it before it expires. Renewal fees are:

• •One class: 200 pounds (online) or 250 pounds (paper)
• •Each additional class: 50 pounds per class

You can renew up to six months before the expiry date. If you miss the deadline, there is a six-month grace period, but you will pay an additional 50 pounds restoration fee.

Is it worth the investment?

Consider the alternative. Without a trademark, your only option for challenging someone who uses your name is a passing off claim, which typically costs 5,000 to 25,000 pounds in legal fees and takes months to resolve. A trademark registration costing a few hundred pounds gives you clear, enforceable rights that make disputes far simpler and cheaper to handle.

For most small businesses, the total cost of trademark registration (including professional help) is under 1,000 pounds. That is a fraction of what a single brand dispute could cost without one.

Before you file

Before spending money on a trademark application, check who else is using your business name. Run a free scan at GuardMyBusiness to search Companies House, the IPO trademark register, domain databases, and the web simultaneously. If someone has already registered a similar trademark, you will want to know before you file.