BRITISH TRADEMARK RESEARCH
For each category of trade and for each country within the European Union, it is necessary to search published records for prior commercial use of each trademark or service mark so as to avoid possible trademark infringement.

Geissler & Associates offers legal research in English-language publications and public records for possible prior trademark infringement in each jurisdiction where trademark registration is sought.

BRITISH TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
Geissler & Associates offers legal services in relation to the registration of trademarks in the United Kingdom.

The British trademark system is based on The Trade Marks Act 1994 as amended and Trade Marks Rules 2008.

British trademark applications are submitted to:

Intellectual Property Office
Concept House, Cardiff Road
Newport, South Wales NP10 8QQ
UNITED KINGDOM

BRITISH TRADEMARK FEES
Separate fees are levied for each trade category and for each jurisdiction where registration is sought. Typically, however, the costs per trademark or service mark inclusive of legal research, filing fees and professional fees, are as follows.

British Trademark              $4,500
[NOTE: this represents $2,500 in professional fees plus $2,000 in statutory governmental filing fees and estimated costs.]

Slightly higher fees are charged for International Trademark Registration pursuant to the Madrid Agreement and Protocol.

PROFESSIONAL FEES
Geissler & Associates charges $240 per hour for all legal services.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Geissler & Associates adheres to strict confidentiality for all client communications and trademark-related matters.