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Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO Training Course

An in-depth look at the key steps in UKIPO trade mark registration, from initial application through to post-grant challenges.

10 April 2025
+ 7 July 2025, 22 November 2025 »

from £350

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Course overview

Understanding the trade mark registration process and post-registration procedures at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is essential for all those responsible for managing trade marks and protecting brand assets in the UK. This course provides an in-depth overview of the key steps in the UKIPO’s trade mark registry proceedings, from initial application through to post-grant challenges, giving participants the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this complex process confidently.

The expert trainer will explore the application timeline, including what to expect during the initial phases and how to handle potential grounds for objections that may arise. Delegates will learn how to approach objections and how to prepare for oppositions if third parties challenge the registration of a trade mark.

The course also covers critical post-grant actions, such as managing potential invalidation and revocation proceedings. You’ll gain insights into the circumstances under which a trade mark can be challenged after it has been registered, and how to effectively navigate these proceedings to protect your trade mark.

With a focus on practical guidance, this course will equip you with the knowledge to manage trade mark registry proceedings at the UKIPO from start to finish, ensuring robust protection for your brand’s assets in the UK market.

This course is part of our collection of IP & Patents Training Courses.

Benefits of attending

By attending this event you will:

  • Understand the trade mark application process
  • Learn about the types and grounds for objections
  • Get to grips with time limits throughout the registration process
  • Explore oppositions and how to avoid/respond to them
  • Examine reasons/grounds for invalidation
  • Understand the process and implications of revocation

Who should attend?

This course has been designed for trade mark professionals and other executives who are responsible for trade marks applications that are filed in and prosecuted before the UKIPO, including:

  • IP lawyers
  • Trade mark managers and administrators
  • Formalities professionals
  • In-house lawyers
  • Private practice IP lawyers

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This course will cover:

Overview of the application timeline and process

  • The lifecycle of a trade mark 
  • Stages of the process
  • Time limits

During the application and after you apply

  • Types of objections
    • Absolute grounds
    • Relative grounds
    • Other types of objections
  • Grounds for objections
    • Examiner objections/office actions
    • Filing written submissions
    • Written submissions v hearings
  • Oppositions
    • Process
    • Time limits
    • Filings
    • Fast-track oppositions
    • Options
    • Outcomes

Post grant

  • Invalidation
    • Reasons/grounds for invalidation
    • Process
    • Filings
    • Decision
    • Appeals
  • Revocation
    • Non-use
    • Other reasons
    • Process
    • Filings
    • Decision

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JoAnna Emery
atai Life Sciences

JoAnna Emery, CLAS, F.Inst.Pa, is Project Manager, Intellectual Property at atai Life Sciences.
Previously, JoAnna was Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal for Cambridge Mechatronics Limited
where she was responsible for aiding in the management and growth of the patent portfolio.
Prior to that she was the Head of and Director for Pure Ideas Limited where she managed the
strategy, P&L, KPIs and intellectual property operations of the firm.

JoAnna has over 27 years experience in intellectual property in both the US and England. She holds an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies from Rivier College.

More details

NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:

  • 30% off the 2nd delegate*
  • 40% off the 3rd delegate*
  • 50% off the 4th delegate*

Please contact us for pricing if you are interested in booking 5 or more delegates

10 April 2025

Live online

13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15556

  • GBP 350 400
  • EUR 490 560
  • USD 562 640

Until 06 Mar

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7 July 2025

Live online

13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+02)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 15558

  • GBP 350 400
  • EUR 490 560
  • USD 562 640

Until 02 Jun

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22 November 2025

Live online

13:30-17:00 UK (London) (UTC+00)
14:30-18:00 Paris (UTC+01)
08:30-12:00 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 15559

  • GBP 350 400
  • EUR 490 560
  • USD 562 640

Until 18 Oct

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for 7 days, no obligation

* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.

Run Trade Mark Registry Proceedings at the UKIPO Live online for your team

Half-day

Typical duration

Pricing from:

  • GBP 350
  • Per attendee, based on 10 attendees
  • Course tailored to your requirements
  • At your choice of location, or online

 

We can customise this course to your requirements and deliver it on an in-house basis for any number of your staff or colleagues.

Contact our in-house training experts Aleksandra Beer and Yesim Nurko to discuss your requirements:

Multiple colleagues? See above for details of our discounts for 2, 3, or 4 delegates. For more, talk to one of our training experts to discuss how to:

Run this course conveniently and cost-effectively in-house for your staff and colleagues

Aleksandra Beer

Aleksandra BEER
Training expert

Yesim Nurko

Yesim NURKO
Training expert

+44 (0)20 7749 4749

inhouse@ipi.academy