For Trama clients: How to lock in lower costs
The upcoming UKIPO fee increases are a good reminder for businesses to finalize their trademark registrations. In addition to the government fee adjustment, our professional service fees for UK registrations will undergo a modest increase of £15 per class to reflect the new processing landscape.
Trama is here to make the process seamless and help you secure the current lower rates.
Key deadlines
To ensure our legal team has ample time to prepare and successfully file your application before the government deadline, our prices will officially switch on March 25, 2026.
March 24, 2026: Final date to purchase your trademark application at the current pricing.
By acting now, you can lock in the current price before the new structure takes effect. Doing so will save you a total of £50 on a standard single-class application (£35 saved on government fees + £15 saved on our service fee). If your brand requires protection in multiple classes, your savings will be even greater!
To maximize your chances of successful registration, consider starting with a free lawyer's check of your trademark. This step will ensure that your trademark meets the necessary UK legal requirements and has a higher likelihood of approval by the UKIPO.
The fee adjustments cover almost all aspects of the trademark lifecycle, from initial applications and renewals to opposition proceedings. Here is a breakdown of the most important government fee changes you need to know about:
1. Increased Base Filing Fees
The government cost to submit a standard UK trademark application is going up.
Standard Application:
- Current Fee: £170New Fee: £205
2. Increased Additional Class Fees
Trademark protection is categorized by "classes" of goods and services. The fee for each additional class beyond the first one is also increasing.
Additional Class Fee:
- Current Fee: £50 per classNew Fee: £60 per class
3. Increased Renewal Fees
To keep a registered trademark active, it must be renewed every 10 years. The UKIPO is raising post-registration maintenance fees:
Renewal: Increasing from £200 to £245
Renewal Additional Class: Increasing from £50 to £60
4. Oppositions, Invalidations, and Revocations
Fees associated with defending or challenging a trademark are seeing an approximate 25% hike:
Notice of Opposition (standard grounds): Increasing from £200 to £250
Application to start invalidation/revocation proceedings: Increasing from £200 to £250
Fast track opposition: Increasing from £100 to £125
Takeaway
The UKIPO’s upcoming fee adjustments represent a noticeable jump in the cost of securing and maintaining intellectual property rights in the UK. For business owners, this simply means it is financially beneficial to purchase trademark applications before our pricing switches on March 25, 2026. The costs associated with trademarks are an investment in your brand's future, and by acting now, you can secure your IP with lower expenses.
To maximize your chances of successful registration, start with a free lawyer's check of your trademark today.
FAQs - How to avoid higher UK trademark fees in 2026
1. How can Trama clients avoid the upcoming UKIPO fee increases?
To avoid higher trademark registration costs, Trama clients should purchase their trademark applications by March 24, 2026. This ensures our legal team can prepare and file your application before our prices officially switch on March 25th, saving you a total of £50 on a standard single-class application (covering both government and service fee savings).
2. What are the key UKIPO fee changes coming?
The UKIPO is raising official government prices across the board by roughly 25%. Key changes include:
Standard applications are increasing from £170 to £205.
Additional classes are increasing from £50 to £60.
Renewals are jumping from £200 to £245.
Contentious proceedings, such as oppositions and invalidations, are seeing standard fees increase from £200 to £250.
3. Why is the UKIPO increasing trademark fees, and how does Trama support clients during this transition?
The UKIPO is raising its fees to maintain the quality of their examination services and cover the rising costs of administering the UK's IP system. Trama helps clients beat the price hike by offering:
A free legal check to increase registration success.
Guided support to swiftly draft and file applications before the deadlines hit.
Full trademark handling so clients can secure their UK IP rights efficiently and cost-effectively.
