01 / ASSESS
Searches and clearance
Assess relevant earlier marks and potential obstacles before deciding on a name or filing. The search scope and advice are agreed in advance.
Trade mark protection for your business
Build your brand.
Protect what makes it yours.
Practical trade mark advice for founders and growing businesses. Get help with searches, UK filings, international protection and disputes from a qualified trade mark attorney.
Discuss your needs and next steps. Substantive advice and clearance searches are separately scoped and priced.
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Before you invest further
A company name is only part of the picture.
Registering a business at Companies House does not give you registered trade mark protection. A domain name or social media handle is not a trade mark clearance check either.
A professional assessment can help identify relevant earlier rights before you commit to branding, packaging or launch. Registration can strengthen your ability to protect a distinctive name or logo in the territories and goods or services covered.
How we can help
The right support at each stage.
Choose the service that fits your situation. If you are unsure, start with an enquiry.
02 / REGISTER
Trade mark applications
UK filings, specification drafting and advice on EU or other international protection. Professional fees and official fees are explained separately.
03 / MANAGE
Disputes and portfolios
Support with oppositions, defence, renewals and portfolio management. Tell us promptly if your enquiry involves a deadline.
What happens next
From first enquiry to agreed work.
STEP 1
Tell us what you need
Share your brand, business activity, intended markets and any relevant dates using the form below.
STEP 2
Discuss the next step
An introductory consultation helps establish what support you need. It does not include a substantive clearance opinion.
STEP 3
Agree scope and fees
We confirm the work and costs before beginning paid advice, searches or filing. An enquiry itself is not an instruction.
Your enquiry is handled personally
Clear advice.
Direct attorney contact.
Corpinal IP helps businesses protect, manage and enforce their brands. Your enquiry is handled personally by a qualified trade mark attorney.
We focus on what you are trying to achieve, the territories that matter to you and a proportionate scope of work.
Common questions
Before you enquire.
Does company registration protect my brand?
Companies House registration is separate from trade mark registration. Earlier registered marks and unregistered rights may still affect your proposed name. A search and assessment can help you understand the position.
Does a UK trade mark cover the EU?
No. UK trade mark protection and EU trade mark protection are separate. Tell us where you plan to trade so we can discuss suitable filing options.
What is included in the free introductory consultation?
A discussion of your needs and appropriate next steps. It does not include a clearance search, a legal risk opinion or specification drafting. Any substantive work requires agreed scope and fees.
Is registration or availability guaranteed?
No. Search results and applications require assessment, and applications may face objections or opposition. An enquiry or introductory consultation does not confirm that a name is available or safe to use.