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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Lithuania

Who registers trademarks in Lithuania, 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 Lithuania are registered with the State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania (SPB (VPB)); the official application fee is EUR 180 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication in the Official Bulletin. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Lithuania can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
SPB (VPB)
Official fee
EUR 180
Madrid Protocol
Member since 1997
Opposition
3 months from publication in the Official Bulle…
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Lithuania

Official feeAmount
Application, individual mark (first class)EUR 180
Application, collective or certification mark (first class)EUR 240
Each additional class
Applies to individual, collective, certification and international marks		EUR 40
Urgent examinationEUR 150
Examination of an international application (Madrid, office of origin)EUR 70
Renewal, individual mark
Paid after the deadline but within 6 months: +50%		EUR 180
Renewal, collective or certification markEUR 240
OppositionEUR 160

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2025-05). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Lithuania

  1. Search national, EU and international marks covering Lithuania using the databases linked from the State Patent Bureau website.
  2. File the application in Lithuanian through the State Patent Bureau self-service portal (mano.vpb.lt) or on paper, listing goods and services by Nice class and paying the filing fee.
  3. Foreign applicants without residence or an establishment in the EEA file through a Lithuanian patent attorney.
  4. The State Patent Bureau examines formalities and absolute grounds for refusal; it does not search for earlier conflicting marks on its own initiative.
  5. Accepted applications are published in the Official Bulletin of the State Patent Bureau, after which third parties may oppose within three months.
  6. If no opposition succeeds, the mark is registered and remains valid for 10 years from the filing date.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: The State Patent Bureau examines formalities and absolute grounds; earlier rights are dealt with only through opposition. The Trademark Law requires a formal examination within one month of receipt; no official overall examination timeframe was found. Urgent examination is available for a fee of EUR 150.
  • Publication: Official Bulletin of the State Patent Bureau
  • Opposition period: 3 months from publication in the Official Bulletin (filed with the State Patent Bureau's Appeals Division)

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after expiry, with a 50% surcharge on 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: Under Article 11(2) of the Trademark Law, foreign natural persons not permanently resident in Lithuania or another EU/EEA state, and foreign legal persons without an establishment there, must act through a Lithuanian patent attorney.
  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney is required when filing through a patent attorney; a secondary source states a signed copy may be filed within two months of the filing date. Notarisation or legalisation requirements were not found in official sources.
  • Language: Lithuanian (the state language); the online filing portal and forms are available only in Lithuanian

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

Madrid Protocol

Lithuania is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 1997). 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; one application may cover several classes, with a fee for each class beyond the first. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Lithuania compares

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

Good to know in Lithuania

  • The official filing fee of EUR 180 covers one class; each further class costs EUR 40.
  • The State Patent Bureau does not raise conflicts with earlier marks itself, so owners of earlier rights must watch the Official Bulletin and oppose within three months.
  • Urgent examination can be requested for an additional EUR 150.
  • Lithuania is an EU member state, so an EU trade mark registered at EUIPO also covers Lithuania.
  • The online filing portal and application forms are available only in Lithuanian.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Lithuania?
The State Patent Bureau charges EUR 180 to file an individual mark in one class plus EUR 40 for each additional class. Urgent examination costs an extra EUR 150. These are official fees only.
Is Lithuania part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Lithuania since 15 November 1997.
How long is a Lithuanian trademark valid?
A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods. Renewal can be paid up to 6 months late with a 50% surcharge.
How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Lithuania?
Third parties may oppose within three months of publication in the Official Bulletin of the State Patent Bureau. The official opposition fee is EUR 160.
Do foreign companies need a local attorney to register a trademark in Lithuania?
Yes, if they have no residence or establishment in the EU/EEA; they must act through a Lithuanian patent attorney.
What language must a Lithuanian trademark application be in?
Applications must be filed in Lithuanian, and the online filing portal is available only in Lithuanian.