Non-use and revocation actions
If a trade mark is blocking you or someone challenges yours for non-use we will assess the position and provide clear advice.
What you get
Registered trade marks attorney
Attorney-led advice.
Plain-English advice
Clear benefits vs. risk advice and next steps.
Commercial, practical approach
Focused on outcomes, not noise.
Who it's for
Blocking trade mark
A prior registration is stopping your application from moving forward.
Register cleanup
A mark looks unused and you want it removed or narrowed.
Non-use defence
Someone has filed a non-use action against your registration.
New brand launch
You want to clear the path before you spend on a launch.
Stuck in examination
A cited mark is blocking you and you want a removal pathway.
Commercial outcome
You want a practical outcome
What this service includes
Prospects check
We tell you plainly whether to attack, defend or avoid
Scope and dates
We confirm key dates classes and what is being challenged
Next step plan
A practical plan to remove it narrow it, defend it or negotiate
Evidence plan
What to gather and what not to waste time on
Drafting and filing
Forms submissions and paperwork done properly
Deadlines managed
We track timeframes, keep you updated, and manage next steps
How it works
Details intake
Blocking mark or your registration plus countries, classes and deadlines.
Scope
Fixed scope strategy and evidence plan with clear cost.
File and run
We file and manage the action in stages.
Checkpoints
Clear decision points based on evidence and responses.
Outcome pathway
Resolve, narrow, settle, or escalate based on how it unfolds.
Timeframes
Non-use actions are procedural and evidence driven.
Timeframes depend on the country, the stage, and whether evidence is required. If you have a deadline, send the documents and we will prioritise the first assessment.
What is a non-use action?
A process to remove or limit a trade mark registration if it hasn’t been genuinely used for the relevant goods/services in the relevant period.
Is non-use the same as revocation?
Different countries use different labels. The practical idea is similar: prove genuine use, or risk removal/limitation.
Do I need to prove the other side hasn’t used it?
Usually you don’t “prove a negative” - the burden often shifts and evidence becomes central. We’ll explain how it works for the relevant country.
What counts as “use”?
It depends on the country and the facts, but it generally needs to be genuine use in the course of trade for the goods/services claimed. We’ll tell you what evidence matters.
Can the registration be partly removed (not all classes)?
Yes. Often the outcome is narrowing goods/services rather than total removal.
Should I try to negotiate first?
Sometimes yes. If a commercial resolution is realistic, we’ll tell you early.
Blocked by an unused trade mark
or defending a non-use attack?
Send the details and we’ll tell you the best next step.
Trade mark clearance search
Check your mark is safe to use
We search the official registers for identical and similar trade marks in your key countries. You get a clear risk assessment and practical recommendations before you invest in branding or filing.
Trade mark protection advisory
Shape a protection strategy that fits your brand
We help you decide what to protect, which classes to cover, and when and where to file. The focus is on avoiding problems and making your budget go further.
Portfolio management
Keep your trade marks organised and up to date
We track renewals and key deadlines, keep owner details aligned with your structure, and help you maintain a portfolio that matches how your business actually runs.