Trademark registration in KazakhstanQuick answer
Trademarks in Kazakhstan are registered with the National Institute of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Justice (NIIP); the official registration fee is KZT 37,849.64 for up to 3 classes. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Kazakhstan can be designated through the Madrid System.
Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources
- Office
- NIIP
- Official fee
- KZT 37,849.64 / up to 3 classes
- Madrid Protocol
- Member since 2010
- Protection
- 10 years from filing date
- Multi-class filing
- Allowed
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The trademark office and official links
Trademarks in Kazakhstan are registered by the National Institute of Intellectual Property (RSE "NIIP", Qazpatent), Ministry of Justice.
- Trademark office: National Institute of Intellectual Property (RSE "NIIP", Qazpatent), Ministry of Justice
- Online filing: official e-filing portal
- Trademark search: official trademark database
- Law: Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 456 of 26 July 1999 on Trademarks, Service Marks, Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
- Law: Rules for examining applications for trademarks and appellations of origin (Order of the Minister of Justice, 2018)
Official fees in Kazakhstan
| Official fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance and preliminary examination, up to 3 classes (legal entities) VAT included; SMEs 23,789.06; individuals 22,203.13 | KZT 31,718.75 |
| Preliminary examination, each class beyond 3 (legal entities) | KZT 14,821.06 |
| Full (substantive) examination, up to 3 classes (legal entities) SMEs 64,570.31; individuals 60,265.63 | KZT 86,093.75 |
| Full examination, each class beyond 3 (legal entities) | KZT 20,173.13 |
| Surcharge per item beyond 10 in a class (preliminary + full, legal entities) 700 preliminary + 1,250 full | KZT 1,950 |
| Registration, certificate and publication, up to 3 classes | KZT 37,849.64 |
| Registration, each class beyond 3 | KZT 11,185.72 |
| Renewal and publication, up to 3 classes (legal entities) SMEs 164,126.56; individuals 153,184.79 (discounts apply until 1 January 2028) | KZT 218,835.42 |
| Renewal, each class beyond 3 (legal entities) | KZT 33,013.39 |
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 Kazakhstan
- Search the NIIP State Register of trademarks for earlier conflicting marks.
- File the application in Kazakh or Russian through the NIIP online Personal Account, by post or in person, using a Kazakhstan patent attorney if the applicant is foreign.
- NIIP carries out a preliminary (formal) examination within one month of receipt.
- NIIP carries out a full (substantive) examination within seven months of the filing date; expedited examination is available for an extra fee.
- Respond to any provisional refusal raised by the examiner.
- After a positive decision, pay the registration fee; the mark is entered in the State Register, published in the e-bulletin 'Industrial Property', and a certificate is issued.
Examination, publication and opposition
- Examination: NIIP conducts a preliminary examination within 1 month of receipt and a full examination within 7 months of filing; expedited examination can be requested for a fee but not earlier than 6 months from filing.
- Publication: Official e-bulletin "Industrial Property" published by NIIP
Protection, renewal and use
- Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
- Late renewal: Renewal is filed in the last year of the term; reinstatement can be requested within 6 months after expiry for an extra fee
- Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.
- Rights system: first to file.
Filing from abroad
- Local agent: Foreign applicants act through a patent attorney registered in Kazakhstan.
- Power of attorney: A power of attorney issued by the applicant certifies the patent attorney's or representative's authority; notarisation or legalisation is not stated on the official page.
- Language: Kazakh (state language) or Russian
Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Kazakhstan can act as your local agent — see firms.
Madrid Protocol
Kazakhstan is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2010). 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); fees cover up to 3 classes and up to 10 goods/services per class, with surcharges beyond that. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.
How Kazakhstan compares
- Renewal: every 10 years; grace period Renewal is filed in the last year of the term; reinstatement can be requested within 6 months after expiry for an extra fee — compare all countries
- Foreign owners: required — rules in every country
- Official search: gosreestr.kazpatent.kz — all search databases
Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid
Good to know in Kazakhstan
- Official fees are charged in three tiers: legal entities, small and medium-sized enterprises, and individuals.
- Base fees cover up to 3 classes and up to 10 goods or services per class; each extra class or item costs more.
- Kazakhstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, whose regional trademark (filed at one EAEU national office) can cover Kazakhstan together with Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
- Expedited examination is available for an additional fee, but not earlier than six months from filing.