Important deadline approaching for holders of UK trademarks

Now is the time to act to maintain the validity of your trademarks in the United Kingdom.

The article is written by Partner and European Trademark & Design Attorney Charlotte Rask Boddum.

From 1 January 2026, it will be a requirement to document genuine use of your trademark in the UK in order to retain protection.

If you haven’t already started preparing, you should take steps to ensure that your converted UK trademarks remain valid and enforceable. This includes:

Active use of the trademarks in the UK
Collection and storage of relevant, dated documentation of use
Assessment of whether the trademark or product portfolio requires updated registration

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Partner, European Trademark & Design Attorney

Charlotte Rask Boddum

T +45 8930 9793 · M +45 2895 8550 · crb@patrade-legal.dk