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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Ireland

Who registers trademarks in Ireland, 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 Ireland are registered with the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI); the official application fee is EUR 70 per class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication in the Official Journal. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Ireland can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
IPOI
Official fee
EUR 70 / class
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2001
Opposition
3 months from publication in the Official Journ…
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Ireland

Official feeAmount
Application (per class)
Paid at filing; non-refundable		EUR 70
Series of marks: each of the 3rd to 6th marksEUR 50
Registration fee
Regardless of the number of classes; payable after the opposition period		EUR 177
Notice of oppositionEUR 60
Renewal (first class)EUR 250
Renewal (each additional class)EUR 125
Late renewal surcharge
Within 6 months after the renewal date		EUR 60
Restoration of a removed mark
Plus outstanding renewal fees		EUR 125

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Ireland

  1. Search the IPOI trade mark database (and the EU register) for earlier identical or similar marks.
  2. File online through the IPOI e-filing system, listing goods and services by Nice class and paying EUR 70 per class.
  3. IPOI examines the application under the Trade Marks Act 1996 and searches national and EU registers for earlier conflicting marks.
  4. Respond to any objection, for example by limiting the goods or services or filing the earlier owner's consent.
  5. Accepted applications are advertised in the Official Journal, opening a three-month opposition period.
  6. If there is no opposition, pay the EUR 177 registration fee and IPOI issues the certificate of registration.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: IPOI examines applications under the Trade Marks Act 1996 (including sections 8, 10 and 11) and searches national and EU trade mark databases for earlier conflicting marks; no official examination time is stated.
  • Publication: Official Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication in the Official Journal; cannot be extended

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after the renewal date with a EUR 60 surcharge; a removed mark can be restored within 6 months of the Journal notice of removal (EUR 125 plus renewal fees)
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: An address for service within the EEA is required. Only an Irish registered trade mark agent, a solicitor, a barrister, or a person qualified to act before their own national IP office in the EEA can act as legal representative.

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

Madrid Protocol

Ireland is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2001). 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); goods and services cannot be added after filing. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Ireland compares

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

Good to know in Ireland

  • Ireland is an EU member state, so it is also covered by EU trade marks registered at EUIPO, as an alternative or complement to a national registration.
  • The opposition period of three months from publication cannot be extended.
  • A single registration fee of EUR 177 is payable after the opposition period, whatever the number of classes.
  • A series of up to six marks can be filed in one application, with an extra EUR 50 for each of the 3rd to 6th marks.
  • Eligible SMEs may claim a 50% reimbursement of application fees under the EUIPO SME Fund, according to IPOI.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Ireland?
The official fees are EUR 70 per class at filing plus a EUR 177 registration fee, which is charged once regardless of the number of classes.
How long is the trademark opposition period in Ireland?
Three months from publication of the accepted application in the IPOI Official Journal, and it cannot be extended.
How long does an Irish trademark last?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable every 10 years; renewal costs EUR 250 for the first class and EUR 125 for each additional class, with a 6-month late period for an extra EUR 60.
Do I need an address in Ireland to file a trademark?
No, but you need an address for service in the EEA, and only Irish registered trade mark agents, solicitors, barristers or EEA-qualified representatives can act for applicants.
Is Ireland part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Ireland since 19 October 2001.
Does an EU trademark cover Ireland?
Yes. Ireland is an EU member state, so an EU trade mark registered at EUIPO also protects the mark in Ireland.