# Trademark registration in Czechia

> 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.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic (Úřad průmyslového vlastnictví) (ÚPV)
- **Official fee:** CZK 5,000 — Application, individual mark (up to 3 classes)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1996
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication of the application
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants without an address in the Czech Republic must be represented by a Czech patent attorney or a lawyer

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://upv.gov.cz/en
- Online filing: https://isdv.upv.gov.cz/webapp/!epod.epform_P06.showform#!
- Law: Act No. 441/2003 Coll. on Trade Marks (Trade Marks Act), as amended up to Act No. 261/2021 Coll. — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22299
- Law: Act No. 634/2004 Coll. on Administrative Fees (fee basis) — https://portal.gov.cz/en/sluzby-vs/trademark-registration-S9641

## Official fees (as of 2019-06)
- Application, individual mark (up to 3 classes): CZK 5,000 — Reduced by 20% (max CZK 1,000) when filed online with Czech Digital identity login
- Application, collective or certification mark (up to 3 classes): CZK 10,000
- Each class beyond three: CZK 500
- Opposition: CZK 1,000
- Renewal, individual mark: CZK 2,500
- Renewal, collective or certification mark: CZK 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
- Appeal: CZK 1,000

## Steps
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:** 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:** 3 months from publication of the application
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, at double the renewal fee
- **Language:** Czech
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- Industrial Property Office – National trademark application: https://upv.gov.cz/en/ip-rights/trademarks/national-trademark-application
- Industrial Property Office – Fees (English, June 2019): https://www.upv.gov.cz/files/uploads/PDF_Dokumenty/popl_uhr/FEES_EN_IPO_062019.pdf
- Public Administration Portal – Trademark registration: https://portal.gov.cz/en/sluzby-vs/trademark-registration-S9641
- BusinessInfo.cz – National trademark registration: https://businessinfo.cz/services/national-trademark-registration
- WIPO Lex – Act No. 441/2003 Coll. on Trade Marks (amended to 2021): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22299
- WIPO Lex – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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