clearance

Run TMA 1994 s.3 knockout checks and similar-mark factor analysis for trade mark clearance triage.

9|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill clearance-uk-agents
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clearance
Source: https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins/tree/main/ip-legal-uk/skills/clearance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/uk-agents/uk-legal-plugins --skill clearance-uk-agents

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly triage proposed trade marks for obvious absolute-bar issues and potential similar-mark conflicts so you know what needs deeper professional searching before you invest or file.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Absolute-bar knockout check: Flags likely TMA 1994 s.3 issues (e.g., generic/descriptive/non-distinctive, deceptive, geographic, surname, prohibited, and functional).
  • Similar-mark factor framing: Checks against available connected registries/sources and structures likelihood-of-confusion factors for attorney review without concluding.
  • Clear next steps and gating: Produces a work-product triage memo with recommended next steps and a non-lawyer gate to route to a solicitor or Registered Trade Mark Attorney.

Quick Start

Run /ip-legal-uk:clearance with the proposed mark, the goods or services, the intended jurisdictions, and any stylization so you receive an absolute-bar and similarity-risk triage.

Frequently Asked Questions about clearance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I triage a proposed trade mark for obvious registration risks before filing?

Trade mark triage flags potential absolute-bar issues under TMA 1994 s.3 and structures likelihood-of-confusion factors for attorney review, producing a gated memo with recommended next steps without concluding availability.

What is a trade mark clearance first-pass and when do I need one?

A trade mark clearance first-pass is an early risk assessment checking intrinsic knockout issues and similar marks to determine if deeper professional searching is warranted before you invest or file.

How do I check my proposed mark for TMA 1994 s.3 absolute grounds refusal?

To check TMA 1994 s.3 absolute grounds, provide your mark, goods/services, classes, and jurisdictions to receive a knockout analysis flagging descriptive, generic, deceptive, or non-distinctive risks.

Can I get a definitive trade mark clearance opinion from an automated triage?

No, automated trade mark triage never issues a clearance opinion; it frames likelihood-of-confusion factors and provides a non-lawyer gate routing you to a solicitor or Registered Trade Mark Attorney for final availability conclusions.

What information do I need to provide for a similar marks search and likelihood of confusion analysis?

You need to provide the proposed mark, the goods or services, intended jurisdictions, classes, and any stylization details to run a structured similar-marks search and likelihood-of-confusion factor analysis.

What are the limitations of using automated trade mark clearance for UK IPO registration?

Automated trade mark clearance is limited to early risk triage and cannot conclude availability; it produces an attorney-review memo with sources searched or explicit scope limits, requiring a full professional search before filing.