Published: February 23, 2026 at 2:40 pm
From 1st April 2026, official UK trade mark fees will increase for the first time in decades, with rises averaging around 25% across many services.
For large corporates, this may be absorbed into existing legal budgets.
For small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those in consumer, retail, or manufacturing sectors, it should be a prompt to review how seriously brand protection is being treated.