Photovoltaic panel trademark registration

How do I register a trade mark?

You must send details of your trade mark and the goods or services you want to use your trade mark on to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). You can send your application online or by post. The IPO will: If there are any issues the IPO will let you know. You will have to resolve them before you can register your trade mark.

How much does it cost to register a trade mark?

Registering a trade mark costs at least £170. It will usually cost more depending on your circumstances, for example how many types of goods or services you want to protect your brand in. You must send details of your trade mark and the goods or services you want to use your trade mark on to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

Do solar PV installations need to be MCs certified?

Also, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that, as a minimum to avoid the risk of a property being ineligible for a mortgage, both new and existing Solar PV installations must be MCS certified. All renewable energy products are examined by certification bodies against MCS manufacturing and testing standards.

Can a person own a solar PV installation?

While an individual can own the solar PV panels installed at their property, there are instances where the owner of an installation may be different from the owner of the property or site at which the installation is located.

Can a third party install solar panels on a property?

The most common arrangement is that the third party installs solar PV panels on the property. The homeowner then receives the electricity generated (lowering their electricity bills) and the third party owner of the installation receives any associated subsidies, in this instance, FIT generation and export payments.