Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
Yes, if you’re unprotected in the UK, someone else can step in and register your brand with the UKIPO. Trademarks are jurisdiction-specific, so your rights in one country don’t equal the same rights in another.
To prevent this, register the trademark in the UK. If you filed the US application less than six months ago, you can claim Paris Convention priority and use the US filing date as the priority date in the UK.
Is it better to register trademarks in more countries at once or could this be done in a staged way?
In which countries should I register the trademark to sell globally?
Should I get a trademark when my business expands to a new country?
Do I need to get a trademark in China if I export my products from there?
Does the cost of trademark registration vary between countries?
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