# Trademark registration in Austria

> Trademarks in Austria are registered with the Austrian Patent Office (ÖPA); third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the registration in the Österreichischer Markenanzeiger. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Austria can be designated through the Madrid System.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/austria
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Austrian Patent Office (Österreichisches Patentamt) (ÖPA)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1999
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication of the registration in the Österreichischer Markenanzeiger
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.patentamt.at/
- Law: Markenschutzgesetz 1970 (Trademark Protection Act 1970, MSchG), BGBl. Nr. 260/1970, as amended — https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10002180

## Steps
1. Check for earlier marks in the Austrian Patent Office's see.ip register database, TMview and other databases; the Office also offers a paid similarity search and a 'Pre Check' assessment.
2. Prepare the list of goods and services using the Nice classes.
3. File the application with the Austrian Patent Office, preferably through its online filing service, and pay the fees.
4. The Office examines the application; if it is allowed, the mark is registered and the trademark right arises on the date of registration.
5. The registration is published in the Österreichischer Markenanzeiger (published on the 20th of each month).
6. Owners of earlier rights may file an opposition within three months of publication of the registration.
7. Renew the registration every 10 years from the filing date.

- **Publication:** Österreichischer Markenanzeiger (Austrian Trademark Gazette), published monthly on the 20th
- **Opposition:** 3 months from publication of the registration in the Österreichischer Markenanzeiger (post-registration opposition; not reinstatable)
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with a 20% surcharge
- **Language:** German
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- Austria uses a post-registration opposition system: the mark is registered first, and earlier-right holders can oppose within three months after the registration is published.
- The trademark right arises on the date of registration, while the 10-year term is counted from the filing date.
- The renewal fee for an individual mark is a flat EUR 700 (EUR 840 if paid in the 6-month grace period), with no separate class fees listed by the Office.
- Part of the application fee is refunded (EUR 70 for an individual mark, EUR 105 if withdrawn early) if the application does not lead to registration.
- Austria is also covered by EU trade marks filed at EUIPO, which can be an alternative or complement to a national mark.

## FAQ
### Where do I register a trademark in Austria?
National Austrian trademarks are filed with the Austrian Patent Office (Österreichisches Patentamt), which recommends online filing.

### How long is the opposition period for an Austrian trademark?
An opposition must be filed within three months of the publication of the registration in the Österreichischer Markenanzeiger. The opposition fee is EUR 230.

### How much does it cost to renew a trademark in Austria?
The renewal fee for an individual mark is EUR 700, or EUR 840 if paid in the 6-month grace period after expiry.

### How long does an Austrian trademark last?
Protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods.

### Is Austria part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Austria since 13 April 1999, so Austria can be designated in an international registration.

## Sources
- Austrian Patent Office - Marke national: https://www.patentamt.at/schutz-anmelden/marken-anmelden/marke-national
- Austrian Patent Office - Anmeldegebühren: https://www.patentamt.at/schutz-anmelden/anmeldegebuehren
- Austrian Patent Office - Erneuerungsgebühr (renewal fee): https://www.patentamt.at/rechte-verwalten-wahren/marken/erneuerungsgebuehr
- Austrian Patent Office - Verfahren und Rechtsmittel (opposition): https://www.patentamt.at/rechte-verwalten-wahren/marken/verfahren-rechtsmittel
- Austrian Patent Office - Markenanzeiger: https://www.patentamt.at/rechte-verwalten-wahren/marken/markenanzeiger
- Austrian Patent Office - Selbstrecherche (databases): https://www.patentamt.at/recherche/marken/selbstrecherche
- RIS - Markenschutzgesetz 1970: https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10002180
- WIPO - Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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