The process of registering a trademark in Ukraine can be successfully managed with the help of our lawyers in Ukraine, based on a power of attorney. If you are entering the Ukrainian business environment for the first time, the procedure can pose certain difficulties, which is why it is useful to get in touch with our law firm from the very beginning.
What types of trademarks can you register in Ukraine?
The Law No. 3689-XII on Protection of Rights to Trademarks for Goods and Services in Ukraine allows the registration of any sign capable of distinguishing products or services and which can be reproduced in the Register. Among those accepted are:
- verbal marks (words, names);
- figurative marks (logos);
- combination marks;
- 3D marks (shapes of products/ packaging);
- color marks or combinations of colors;
- sound marks;
- collective marks.
What is the process for registering a trademark in Ukraine?
Applications for trademark registration in Ukraine are submitted to the National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) in electronic format (with digital signature) or on paper and must be written in Ukrainian.
The filing fee must be paid within 2 months, with the possibility of extension. The official filing date is assigned when NIPO receives the application in Ukrainian, the owner’s details, the trademark image, and the list of goods or services.
Our Ukrainian lawyers can help you with this procedure and obtain the necessary documents for trademark registration.
Which entities can apply for trademark registration in Ukraine?
In Ukraine, trademark legislation is designed to ensure that access to the registration procedure is open to everyone, without discrimination among applicants.
Therefore, both residents and non-residents (individuals or legal entities) can apply for trademark registration in Ukraine.
Is legal representation required for trademark registration in Ukraine?
Yes, it is, but only for non-residents. If you do not have a registered office or local presence in Ukraine, the application must be filed through an authorized local representative, so our lawyers in Ukraine can help you with the entire process for trademark registration. Please note that without such representation, the application cannot be processed.
Our Ukrainian lawyers can help you with trademark registration in Ukraine based on an authorized power of attorney.
What other requirements are there for non-residents when registering a trademark in Ukraine?
Non-residents, by addressing this issue to our law firm in Ukraine, benefit from:
- management of the submission and examination procedure;
- supervision of deadlines (e.g., oppositions, answers to preliminary exams, etc.);
- official communication with the authority following decisions or objections.
What does the application review entail for trademark registration in Ukraine?
The process is divided into two stages:
- Formal examination – The documents and the proof of fee payment are checked. The formally accepted application is published in the Bulletin (the official publication of the Intellectual Property Office of Ukraine) within 5 days.
- Substantive examination – NIPO analyzes the distinctiveness of the mark, any conflicts with previous marks, and the grounds for refusal provided for by law.
In the event of an opposition, our Ukrainian lawyers can analyze the grounds raised by the third party, prepare the legal arguments necessary to defend the trademark, and manage communication with the intellectual property authority.
How are the decision and certificate issued for registering a trademark in Ukraine?
If the trademark is accepted, the holder must pay the registration and publication fee within 3 months of receiving the decision. The trademark is then entered in the Register, and the rights are valid retroactively from the date of filing. The trademark certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of filing.
How to renew the trademark in Ukraine?
You can renew the trademark every 10 years, with no limit on the number of renewals. The procedure is simple:
- Normal period: the fee must be paid during the last 6 months of the protection period;
- Grace period: another 6 months after expiration, with a 50% increase in the fee;
- If the fee is not paid, the certificate expires, but the former holder has a priority right to re-register for 2 years.
If the trademark is not used for five consecutive years and is at risk of being cancelled at the request of a third party, our law firm in Ukraine can intervene by preparing the defense, presenting evidence of use, or justifying non-use for objective reasons. Our attorneys in Ukraine can also represent you before the authorities or courts, in order to prevent the total or partial cancellation of the trademark.
Statistics on trademark registration in Ukraine
Please find below some statistics on trademark registration cases in Ukraine, based on official data from the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO):
- January 1, 2025 – there are 357,065 trademarks and service marks;
- July 1, 2025 – the register included 366,263 trademarks and service marks;
- December 1, 2025 – the register included 375,256 trademarks and service marks (national and international trademarks integrated in TM view – an international online trademark search platform).
If you want to register your trademark in Ukraine, please contact our law firm in Ukraine for step-by-step guidance on this process from our Ukrainian attorneys.