Why Your Shopify Brand Needs a Trademark
Without a trademark, another business can use a similar name, bid on your brand in ads or register it on marketplaces before you do. A registered mark gives you the right to stop them.
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
UK Trademark Registration for Shopify Brands
Your store name, your domain and your product brand are worth protecting. A UK trademark stops others using your name, helps you remove copycat stores and ads, and makes your brand a real business asset. We check your name and handle the filing with the UKIPO.
- UKIPO filing
- Name and class checks
- Marketplace-ready
SHOPIFY UK SPECIALISTS
Trademark Registration Experts for UK Shopify Brands
We help Shopify brands file UK trademarks and plan filings for other markets as they grow.
A UK Team That Knows the UKIPO Process
From Milton Keynes we help brands in Bletchley, Stony Stratford, Bedford, London and Leeds file their trademarks with the UK Intellectual Property Office.
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.
- Milton Keynes
- Bletchley
- Wolverton
- Newport Pagnell
- Stony Stratford
- Buckingham
- Bedford
- Northampton
- Olney
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- Lichfield
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Why Many Shopify Brands Lose Their Name
These problems are cheap to avoid and expensive to fix.
Building a Store Before Checking the Name
A domain, packaging and ads all built on a name that someone else already owns can mean a forced rebrand.
Copycat Stores and Ads
Once a brand gets known, others copy the name, the products and sometimes the whole store.
Descriptive Names That Can’t Be Registered
Names that simply describe the product are often refused, leaving the brand unprotected.
Is Your Brand Name Safe? Get a Free Trademark Check
Send us your brand name and products. We will check for obvious conflicts.
THE BASICS
What Is a Shopify Trademark Registration Service?
Filing Yourself vs Filing with an Expert
| On your own | With us | |
|---|---|---|
| Name check | A quick search | Checked for similar marks |
| Classes | Best guess | Matched to your products |
| Description | Copied wording | Written to cover your range |
| Marketplaces | Separate job later | Planned from the start |
Word Mark vs Logo Mark
| Word mark | Logo mark | |
|---|---|---|
| Protects | The name in any style | The design as filed |
| Best for | Most Shopify brands | Brands with a strong logo |
| Copycat protection | Wider | Narrower |
| When to choose | Protect the brand name | Protect the logo artwork |
WHY IT PAYS
Benefits of Professional Trademark Registration
Protection From Copycats
Legal grounds to stop copycat stores, ads and listings.
Ready for Marketplaces
A trademark supports brand registration on Amazon and TikTok Shop if you expand.
A Brand Worth More
A protected brand is a real asset if you grow or sell the business.
WHAT YOU GET
What’s Included in Our Trademark Registration Service
From the first check to registration.
Brand Name Check
A search for identical and similar marks in your classes.
Class Selection
The right classes for your current and planned products.
Description of Goods
Wording that covers your range without being too broad.
UKIPO Application Filing
Your application filed online with the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Objection Replies
Replies to any examiner questions or objections.
Registration Tracking
The application followed through to registration.
Brand Protection Advice
How to use your trademark against copycat stores, ads and listings.
TRADEMARK STRATEGY
Trademark Strategy: Protecting Your Store Name Early
The best time to file is before you print packaging or spend on ads.
01
Choosing a Name You Can Register
Made-up or unusual names that have nothing to do with the product are the easiest to register and defend. We help you shortlist names and check the domain and social handles too.
- Distinctive, not descriptive
- Checked for conflicts
- Domain available
- Social handles available
02
Using Your Trademark Once It’s Registered
A registered mark lets you report infringing ads, marketplace listings and copycat stores, and gives you a strong position if you need to take legal advice.
- Ad platform reports
- Marketplace reports
- Copycat store takedowns
- Evidence kept
Let’s Protect Your Brand Name
Book a call and tell us about your brand. We will explain the best way to file.
HOW WE WORK
Our Trademark Registration Process
Five steps from name check to protection.
Name and Conflict Check
We search for similar marks and flag risks.
Classes and Description
We choose classes and write the description of goods.
UKIPO Filing
We file the application and send you the reference.
Examination
We follow examination and answer objections.
Registration and Protection
We confirm registration and explain how to use it.
YOUR TIMELINE
Trademark Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
A straightforward UK application takes around four months to register if nobody opposes it.
Week 1: Check and File
- Name check
- Classes chosen
- Application filed
Weeks 2 to 6: Examination
- UKIPO examination
- Objections answered
- Publication
Months 2 to 4: Registration
- Two-month opposition period
- Registration certificate
- Brand protected
WHY CODECRACKERS
Why UK Brands Choose Us for Shopify Trademark Registration
Real Ecommerce Experience
We file trademarks with online selling in mind, including marketplaces you may expand to.
One Dedicated Brand Manager
One person handles the filing and any questions.
Transparent Reporting from Day One
Every filing, fee and update shared. UKIPO fees passed on at cost.
REAL RESULTS
Trademark and Brand Results and Client Reviews
Results from UK brands whose online stores we have built and improved.
Conversion up 18% after a Shopify redesign
+18%Conversion rate
+12%Average order value
Nuvo Wellness: products reorganised around how customers shop, with 41% faster mobile pages.
Read the case studyBigger baskets and more repeat customers
+29%Average order value
22%Repeat purchase rate
Armani Trading: a wide range made easy to browse, with more sales now coming direct.
Read the case studyOrganic search traffic up 72%
+72%Organic search traffic
+38%Returning visitors
AllWorldFlags: a large catalogue rebuilt with clean structure and product SEO.
Read the case study“Our products were always good, but the old store made them hard to find. CodeCrackers reorganised everything around how our customers actually shop. The site feels calm and simple now, people find what they need quickly, and we’re seeing more orders with more in each basket.”
Want to Protect Your Brand? Book Your Free Call
WHO WE WORK WITH
Who Our Trademark Registration Service Is For
New Shopify Brands
You are about to launch and want your name protected first.
Brands Facing Copycats
Others are using a similar name or copying your products.
Brands Expanding to Marketplaces
You plan to sell on Amazon or TikTok Shop and need brand registration.
PRICING
How Much Does Trademark Registration for Shopify Brands Cost in the UK?
Our fees, excluding VAT. UKIPO fees are extra: currently £170 online for one class and £50 for each extra class.
What’s Included in Our Trademark Packages
| Feature | Filing Only | Search and File | Brand Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKIPO application filing | |||
| Class selection | |||
| Name and conflict check | – | ||
| Description of goods | – | ||
| Objection replies | – | ||
| Marketplace brand registration | – | – |
Brand Budget: Trademark Fees and Protection
Budget for the UKIPO fee, any extra classes and, later, filings in other countries if you sell abroad.
- UKIPO fee £170 for one class
- £50 per extra class
- Other countries if needed
- Logo design if filing a logo
FAQs
Trademark Registration for Shopify Brands: Frequently Asked Questions
FREE PLAN
Start Protecting Your Shopify Brand Today
Send us your brand name and products and we will reply with a free trademark check.
- Conflict check
- Recommended classes
- Timeline
- Fixed quote
Get your free plan
Four quick details. No obligation.