# Trademark registration in Lithuania

> 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.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania (Valstybinis patentų biuras) (SPB (VPB))
- **Official fee:** EUR 180 — Application, individual mark (first class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1997
- **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication in the Official Bulletin
- **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Under Article 11 of the Trademark Law, foreign natural persons not permanently resident in Lithuania or another EU/EEA…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/
- Official trademark search: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/services/trademarks/databases-2/
- Law: Law No. VIII-1981 of 10 October 2000 on Trademarks (consolidated version as of 1 January 2022) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/21600
- Law: Law No. IX-352 of 5 June 2001 on Fees for the Registration of Industrial Property Objects (consolidated as of 25 April 2020) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19801

## Official fees (as of 2025-05)
- Application, individual mark (first class): EUR 180
- Application, collective or certification mark (first class): EUR 240
- Each additional class: EUR 40 — Applies to individual, collective, certification and international marks
- Urgent examination: EUR 150
- Examination of an international application (Madrid, office of origin): EUR 70
- Renewal, individual mark: EUR 180 — Paid after the deadline but within 6 months: +50%
- Renewal, collective or certification mark: EUR 240
- Opposition: EUR 160

## Steps
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:** 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:** 3 months from publication in the Official Bulletin (filed with the State Patent Bureau's Appeals Division)
- **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry, with a 50% surcharge on the renewal fee
- **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
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- State Patent Bureau – Trademark fees: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/services/trademarks/fees-2/
- State Patent Bureau – Trademarks services: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/services/trademarks/
- State Patent Bureau – Submit an application: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/services/trademarks/submit-an-application-available-only-in-the-lithuanian-language-1/
- State Patent Bureau – Databases: https://vpb.lrv.lt/en/services/trademarks/databases-2/
- WIPO Lex – Law on Trademarks (consolidated 2022): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/21600
- WIPO Lex – Law on Trademarks (earlier English text): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text/188527
- WIPO Lex – Law on Fees for Registration of Industrial Property Objects: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19801
- WIPO – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8

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