TrademarksHubThe worldwide trademark network
Feed

Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Czechia

Who registers trademarks in Czechia, 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.

Find a trademark firm in Czechia

Quick answer

Trademarks in Czechia are registered with the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic (ÚPV); the official application fee is CZK 5,000 for up to 3 classes, and 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. Czechia can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
ÚPV
Official fee
CZK 5,000 / up to 3 classes
Madrid Protocol
Member since 1996
Opposition
3 months from publication of the application
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

Featured trademark firms in Czechia

Your firm here Reach brand owners looking for trademark help in Czechia. Get featured →

Featured places go to the firms with the highest monthly bid. Bid for a place →

Official fees in Czechia

Official feeAmount
Application, individual mark (up to 3 classes)
Reduced by 20% (max CZK 1,000) when filed online with Czech Digital identity login		CZK 5,000
Application, collective or certification mark (up to 3 classes)CZK 10,000
Each class beyond threeCZK 500
OppositionCZK 1,000
Renewal, individual markCZK 2,500
Renewal, collective or certification markCZK 5,000
Late renewal, individual mark (within 6 months after expiry)CZK 5,000
Late renewal, collective or certification mark (within 6 months after expiry)CZK 10,000
AppealCZK 1,000

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2019-06). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Czechia

  1. Search earlier marks, for example in TMview or the Office's trademark database (recommended but not mandatory).
  2. File the application with the Industrial Property Office, online via the ePodání form P06 or on paper, listing goods and services by Nice class.
  3. Pay the administrative fee within 1 month of filing, otherwise the application is deemed not filed; the Office sends no reminder.
  4. The Office examines the application, including absolute grounds for refusal.
  5. The application is published, and third parties may oppose within 3 months of publication.
  6. If no opposition succeeds, the mark is registered for 10 years from the filing date.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The Industrial Property Office examines applications for compliance with the Trade Marks Act, including absolute grounds for refusal; conflicts with earlier rights are raised by their owners through opposition. No official processing time was found.
  • Publication: Applications are published by the Industrial Property Office; the opposition period runs from publication.
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication of the application

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, at double the renewal fee
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants without an address in the Czech Republic must be represented by a Czech patent attorney or a lawyer.
  • Language: Czech

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

Madrid Protocol

Czechia is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 1996). 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). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Czechia compares

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

Good to know in Czechia

  • The application fee is due within 1 month of filing; if it is not paid, the application is treated as not filed, and the Office does not send a reminder.
  • The basic fee covers up to three classes, with CZK 500 for each further class.
  • Online filing with Czech Digital identity login gives an automatic 20% fee reduction, capped at CZK 1,000.
  • Czechia is an EU member, so a European Union trade mark registered through EUIPO also covers Czechia.
  • A registration can be revoked if the mark has not been put to genuine use for 5 years.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in the Czech Republic?
The official fee is CZK 5,000 for an individual mark covering up to three classes, plus CZK 500 for each additional class; online filing with Czech Digital identity gives a 20% reduction capped at CZK 1,000.
How long is the opposition period for Czech trademarks?
Third parties may oppose an application within 3 months of its publication.
Do foreign companies need a Czech attorney to register a trademark?
Yes. Applicants without an address in the Czech Republic must be represented by a Czech patent attorney or a lawyer.
Is the Czech Republic part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for the Czech Republic since 25 September 1996.
How long does a Czech trademark last?
A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods; late renewal is possible within 6 months at a higher fee.