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More Flexible Ways to Protect Your Brand with The National Business Register

29 May 2026

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Protecting your brand is essential, but budgeting for intellectual property services can sometimes feel like a hurdle, especially for small and growing businesses. From 2026, NAJ members will have more flexible ways to spread the cost of their IP protection, making it easier to safeguard their name, reputation, and designs.

To support this, National Business Register Group (NBR) now offers payment plans through iwocaPay, giving eligible businesses the option to pay over 3 or 12 months (subject to standard checks). For the 3 month plan, it is completely interest free for the customer.

Safeguarding Intellectual Property (IP) is essential for growing businesses but the upfront cost of legal and IP services can be a barrier. This introduction by NBR makes that protection more accessible. This new payment method is open to UK Limited Companies and LLPs for orders ranging from £150 to £30,000, subject to standard credit checks. This offers businesses a smoother and more adaptable way to manage payments by splitting them over 3 or 12 months.

Why We’ve Introduced This Option

1. Making IP Protection More Accessible

Legal, consultancy and intellectual property services often require upfront payment, which can delay action or push IP protection down the priority list. Spreading the cost means businesses can secure protection now rather than “when budget allows”.

2. Supporting Cashflow for Growing Businesses

For many NAJ members, especially those investing in new ranges, equipment, or digital operations - cashflow matters. Flexible payment options mean you can move ahead with trade mark and design work, ensuring your IP is not left vulnerable without disrupting day-to-day operations.

3. Unique, Interest Free Support Over 3 Months

It’s rare for legal or IP services to be available through interest free instalments. The 3 month payment option gives businesses a simple, manageable way to secure essential brand protection without needing to pay everything upfront.

4. Turning “Nice to Have” Into “Can Do Now”

IP protection and enforcement should not be something businesses have to postpone. The ability to spread payments helps ensure that businesses can secure their brand, safeguard their trading name, and act quickly when protection or support is needed.

A Simple, Flexible Way to Pay

Eligible businesses (UK Limited Companies and LLPs, for orders from £150 to £30,000) can now choose a payment timeline that works for them:

  • Pay Now - immediate payment, straight from your bank account
  • Pay Later - spread cost over
  • 3 months interest free
  • 12 months with interest, with terms based on standard credit checks
  • There’s no obligation to use the service, but the option is there whenever it helps with planning or cashflow.

Want to Know More?

Learn more about using iwocaPay with NBR

Or speak to the NBR team if you’d like to understand how payment flexibility could support your next IP or brand protection project at info@nbrg.co.uk or 0800 069 9090.

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Source: National Business Register