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Before you panic — or pay a solicitor £300 an hour — find out exactly what trademarks they hold, which classes they cover, and whether they genuinely conflict with yours.
Instant search against 2.8 million+ UK trademarks. Free preview, full report from £9.99.
Trademark conflicts come in different shapes. Your options depend on who has what.
The most painful scenario. They have a registered mark, you don't. They can send a cease-and-desist, and you may have to rebrand. But if you've been trading for years, you may have “passing off” rights.
A race condition. Neither of you has registered rights, but whoever files first gets the advantage. A trademark check UK shows the risk.
You're in the strongest position. Your registered mark gives you the right to demand they stop. The conflict report gives you the evidence you need.
Here's an example. The free preview shows headline numbers — the full report gives you every detail you need to act.
Use the search above to find every trademark they hold (and confirm what you hold). You need the facts before you can act.
The £9.99 report shows exact class overlaps, similarity scores, owner details, filing dates, and whether there's an active opposition window.
The report tells you whether you have strong grounds (registered mark + class overlap) or a weaker position (no registration, relying on passing off).
For clear-cut cases, send a cease-and-desist. For complex situations, share your conflict report with a trademark attorney from our directory.
Start by checking whether either party holds a registered trademark. If you have one, you can enforce it directly. If neither of you does, your options depend on who has been trading longer and whether there's genuine customer confusion. A conflict report gives you the factual foundation you need before deciding how to proceed.
Yes — there's no automatic protection from trading. But if you can prove prior use and established reputation, you may be able to oppose their application during the two-month publication window or apply to invalidate their registration afterwards. Time is critical.
Trademark infringement is for registered mark holders — the registration itself proves your rights. Passing off is the common law alternative when you don't have a registration, but you must prove goodwill, misrepresentation, and damage. Passing off cases are harder and more expensive to win.
When a trademark application is published in the Trade Marks Journal, you have two months to file a notice of opposition with the UK IPO (extendable by one month). Opposition can be based on an earlier registered mark, prior use, or other grounds.
A cease-and-desist letter from a solicitor typically costs £500–£1,500. IPO opposition hearings can reach £3,000–£10,000. Full court proceedings: £15,000–£50,000+. A £9.99 conflict report gives you the evidence to assess your position first.
For straightforward cases with a clear registered mark, a well-written cease-and-desist can work. For complex disputes, legal advice is usually worth the investment. Either way, a conflict report with hard data makes any conversation more productive.
Need a deeper understanding? Read our full guide: Someone stole my business name in the UK
If a conflicting trademark has been published in the Trade Marks Journal, you have a limited window to act. Search their name now and know exactly where you stand.