Why a Trademark Matters on Amazon UK
Without a trademark, you cannot enrol in Brand Registry, which means no A+ content, no Sponsored Brands, no Brand Store and fewer tools to remove hijackers. Anyone can also try to register your brand name first.
A registered trademark is what lets you join Amazon Brand Registry and protect your listings from copycats. We check your brand name, choose the right classes and handle the filing with the UK Intellectual Property Office, so the brand you are building is properly yours.
We help Amazon sellers file UK trademarks and, where needed, plan EU and US filings for expansion.
Without a trademark, you cannot enrol in Brand Registry, which means no A+ content, no Sponsored Brands, no Brand Store and fewer tools to remove hijackers. Anyone can also try to register your brand name first.
We are based in Milton Keynes and help sellers in Newport Pagnell, Olney, Northampton, Birmingham, Leeds and across the UK file their trademarks with the UKIPO.
Areas we cover
Based in Milton Keynes, working with Amazon sellers nearby in Bletchley, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Buckingham, Bedford, Northampton and Olney, and across the UK in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Lichfield.
Trademark problems are cheap to avoid and expensive to fix.
A name that is too close to an existing mark can be opposed, which can mean rebranding after you have already printed packaging.
Trademarks are registered by class of goods. File in the wrong one and your products may not be covered at all.
Names that just describe the product, such as “Comfy Trainers”, are often refused because they are not distinctive enough.
Not Sure Your Brand Name Is Safe? Get a Free Trademark Check
Send us your brand name and products. We will run a quick check for obvious conflicts.
| On your own | With us | |
|---|---|---|
| Name check | A quick search | Checked for similar marks |
| Classes | Best guess | Matched to your products |
| Specification | Copied wording | Written to cover your range |
| Brand Registry | Separate job later | Planned from the start |
| Word mark | Logo mark | |
|---|---|---|
| Protects | The name in any style | The design as filed |
| Best for | Most Amazon brands | Brands with a strong logo |
| Brand Registry | Accepted | Accepted if it shows the name |
| When to choose | Protect a brand name | Protect a particular logo design |
A filed UK trademark lets you apply for Brand Registry, often before it is fully registered.
A registered mark gives you legal grounds to stop others using your brand name on Amazon and elsewhere.
A protected brand is a real business asset, which matters if you ever want to sell it.
From the first name check to Brand Registry.
A search for identical and similar marks in your classes.
The right classes chosen for your current and planned products.
Wording that covers your range without being refused for being too broad.
Your application filed online with the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Replies to any examiner questions or objections.
The application tracked through publication to registration.
Brand Registry applied for as soon as Amazon will accept it.
For Amazon sellers, a trademark is not just legal protection. It is the key to most of Amazon’s brand tools.
The strongest names are invented or unusual words that have nothing to do with the product. They are easier to register and easier to protect. We help you shortlist names before you design anything.
Amazon accepts pending UK trademark applications for Brand Registry, so you do not have to wait months for full registration. We apply as soon as the application number is issued.
Let’s Protect Your Brand Name
Book a call and tell us about your brand. We will explain the best way to file.
Five steps from name check to Brand Registry.
We search for similar marks and flag any risks.
We choose classes and write the description of goods.
We file the application and send you the reference.
We apply for Brand Registry using the pending application.
We track the application and handle any objections.
A straightforward UK application takes around four months to register if nobody opposes it.
We file trademarks with Amazon in mind, so they work for Brand Registry, not just on paper.
One person handles your filing, Brand Registry and any questions from the UKIPO or Amazon.
You see every filing, fee and update. Official UKIPO fees are passed on at cost.
Results from UK brands we have worked with, where Brand Registry made A+ content and brand protection possible.
Revenue up 129% in 90 days
PPC restructured, listings improved and budget focused on the two strongest products.
Read the case studySales up 32%, conversion up 28%
Listing optimisation, Amazon SEO, PPC management and new A+ content.
Read the case studyLive in 7 days, 70% Buy Box share
Authorised suppliers, compliance checks and Buy Box analysis for a new wholesale account.
Read the case study“My Seller Central account used to be a source of constant headaches. The CodeCrackers team completely took over our FBA logistics, inventory forecasting, and compliance. They literally turned chaos into profit. Sales are up 30%, and my time spent worrying about Amazon is now zero.”
Want to Protect Your Brand? Book Your Free Call
You are building a brand and want it protected before you print packaging.
You already sell under your own name but cannot use Amazon’s brand tools yet.
You need trademarks in new markets before launching on Amazon there.
Our fees, excluding VAT. UKIPO fees are extra: currently £170 online for one class and £50 for each extra class.
| Feature | Filing Only | Search and File | Brand Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKIPO application filing | |||
| Class selection | |||
| Name and conflict check | – | ||
| Specification of goods | – | ||
| Objection replies | – | ||
| Brand Registry application | – | – |
Budget for the UKIPO fee, any extra classes and, later, EU or US filings if you plan to expand. If you are still choosing a product, our free FBA calculator helps check the margin first.
Send us your brand name and products and we will reply with a free trademark check.
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