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Hello! Filing a trademark for your brand name, such as “Shanghai Surprises,” in England is a smart step for your business. Here’s a step-by-step guide tailored to your requirements for registering a word trademark in two classes—one for restaurant services and the other for apps:
1. Trademark Search
- Conduct a comprehensive search to ensure “Shanghai Surprises” or similar names aren’t already registered or in use, particularly in Class 43 (restaurant services) and Class 9 (software/apps).
- This can be done via the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) database or through professional services like ours.
2. Choose Classes
- Class 43: For restaurant and food-related services.
- Class 9: For downloadable software or apps.
- If you anticipate offering other services in the future (e.g., food delivery), consider adding other relevant classes.
3. Application Preparation
- Prepare the application with the following:
- Trademark name: “Shangai Surprises” may be unique and doesn’t describe the services directly (e.g., “Tasty Restaurant” would be too generic).
- Classes: Specify the exact goods/services under each class.
- Owner details: Your full name, business name (if applicable), and address.
- Logo (optional): If you want to protect a logo along with the name, consider filing separately for the logo.
4. File with UKIPO
- Submit your application online through the UKIPO website.
- Cost:
- £170 for the first class.
- £50 for each additional class (e.g., total £220 for two classes).
- Our Fee: £350 (no VAT if you are outside the UK) for preparing and submitting the application.
5. Examination Process
- UKIPO examines the application for compliance and conflicts.
- If successful, it will be published in the Trade Marks Journal for a 2-month opposition period where third parties can challenge it.
6. Registration
- If no opposition is raised or any disputes are resolved, your trademark will be registered.
- You’ll receive a registration certificate valid for 10 years, renewable indefinitely.
7. Consider International Protection
- If you plan to expand beyond England, consider filing through the Madrid Protocol for international protection.
Would you like assistance with the trademark search or filing process? We are happy to help ensure a smooth registration for your business in England!
yann@trademarkroom.com
您好！为您的品牌名称（如“上海惊喜”）在英国申请商标是一个非常明智的选择。以下是为餐厅服务和应用程序两类注册文字商标的详细步骤：
1. 商标检索
- 进行全面检索，确保“上海惊喜”或类似名称未被注册或使用，特别是在以下类别：
- 第43类：餐厅服务。
- 第9类：软件/应用程序。
- 您可以通过英国知识产权局（UKIPO）数据库进行检索，或者通过我们的专业服务完成此步骤。
2. 选择类别
- 第43类：用于餐厅和食品相关服务。
- 第9类：用于可下载的软件或应用程序。
- 如果您未来计划提供其他服务（如食品配送），可以考虑添加其他相关类别。
3. 准备申请
- 准备申请时需要以下信息：
- 商标名称：确保名称独特且不直接描述服务（例如，“美味餐厅”可能过于通用）。
- 类别：明确每个类别下的具体商品/服务。
- 所有人信息：包括您的全名、公司名称（如果适用）和地址。
- 标志（可选）：如果您希望保护标志及名称，可以考虑单独为标志提交申请。
4. 提交至UKIPO
- 通过英国知识产权局官网在线提交申请。
- 官方费用：
- 第一类费用为£170。
- 每增加一类额外收费£50（例如，两类总费用为£220）。
- 我们的服务费：£350（如果您在英国境外，无需缴纳增值税），包括申请的准备和提交。
5. 审查流程
- 英国知识产权局将审查您的申请是否符合规定并查找潜在冲突。
- 如果申请通过审查，将在商标期刊上发布，为期2个月的反对期（第三方可在此期间提出异议）。
6. 注册完成
- 如果无人提出异议或争议得到解决，您的商标将获得注册。
- 您将收到有效期为10年的注册证书，可无限期续展。
7. 考虑国际保护
- 如果您计划将业务扩展到英国以外地区，可以通过马德里体系申请国际商标保护。
如果您需要商标检索或申请过程的协助，我们非常乐意帮助您确保商标在英国顺利注册！
希望这对您有帮助！如果您需要进一步的帮助，请随时告诉我。
