20 Well-Known UK Brands Whose Trade Marks Have Expired
Some of the UK's most recognisable brands have let their trade mark registrations lapse. We look at 20 notable examples and what their expiry actually means.
The Register — Volume I MAY 2026
Latest · No. 4Which Industries Abandon the Most Trade Marks? A UK Register Analysis
Analysis of the full UK IPO register reveals which industries have the highest trade mark abandonment rates — and where the naming opportunities are.
The Most Popular Trade Mark Classes in the UK
Analysis of UK IPO trade mark data reveals which Nice classes attract the most registrations — and where expired marks are most abundant.
UK IPO Trade Mark Data: What's in the Open Data Release?
The UK Intellectual Property Office published bulk trade mark data under the Open Government Licence. Here's what's included and how to read it.