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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Cyprus

Who registers trademarks in Cyprus, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Cyprus are registered with the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP); third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the application. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Cyprus can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
DRCIP
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2003
Opposition
3 months from publication of the application
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Cyprus

The office does not publish an up-to-date fee schedule we could verify. Ask firms that cover Cyprus for a quote that shows official and professional fees separately — post a request or compare packages.

How to register a trademark in Cyprus

  1. Search earlier marks, for example in TMview or the Office's online register.
  2. File the application with the Intellectual Property Section, naming the representative or special attorney and listing goods and services by Nice class.
  3. The Office checks filing-date and formal requirements; deficiencies must generally be corrected within 2 months.
  4. The Office examines absolute grounds for refusal; the applicant has 2 months to respond to an objection, for example by limiting the goods or services.
  5. The accepted application is published, including on the Office's website.
  6. Third parties may oppose within 3 months of publication.
  7. If no opposition succeeds, the mark is registered for 10 years from the filing date.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The Intellectual Property Section examines formal requirements and absolute grounds for refusal; applicants have 2 months to respond to objections. No official processing time was found.
  • Publication: Applications are published on the Office's website under the Trademark Regulations 2020; some announcements still appear in publications of the Government Printing Office.
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication of the application

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: The Trademark Regulations 2020 require the application to state the name, professional address and contact details of the representative or special attorney, with a declaration that they legally represent the applicant. A 2025 law-firm article states that a Cypriot lawyer must act as representative before the Office.
  • Power of attorney: The 2020 amendment removed the requirement to file a power of attorney form in trademark procedures; the Regulations instead require a declaration by the representative that they legally represent the applicant.

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Cyprus can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Cyprus is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2003). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes); figurative elements are classified under the Vienna Classification. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Cyprus compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Cyprus

  • Since the 2020 amendment (in force 12 June 2020), registrations last 10 years from filing instead of the previous 7 years, and the opposition period is 3 months instead of 2.
  • The 2020 amendment introduced a 2-month cooling-off period in opposition proceedings so the parties can try to settle.
  • Non-traditional marks such as shape, colour and sound marks can be registered since the 2020 amendment.
  • Cyprus is an EU member, so a European Union trade mark registered through EUIPO also covers Cyprus.

Questions

Is Cyprus part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Cyprus since 4 November 2003.
How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Cyprus?
Oppositions must be filed within 3 months of publication of the application; the 2020 amendment extended this from 2 months.
How long does a Cyprus trademark last?
Since the 2020 amendment, a registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods.
Do I need a power of attorney to file a trademark in Cyprus?
A power of attorney form is no longer required; instead the application names the representative, who declares that they legally represent the applicant.
Does an EU trademark cover Cyprus?
Yes. Cyprus is an EU member, so an EU trade mark registered with EUIPO also has effect in Cyprus.