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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Macao

Who registers trademarks in Macao, 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 Macao are registered with the Intellectual Property Department, Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT); the official application for registration fee is MOP 1,000 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 2 months from publication of the application in the Official Gazette. A registration lasts 7 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Macao is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
DSEDT
Official fee
MOP 1,000
Madrid Protocol
Not a member
Opposition
2 months from publication of the application in…
Protection
7 years from registration date
Multi-class filing
One class per application

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Official fees in Macao

Official feeAmount
Application for registration (one class per application)MOP 1,000
OppositionMOP 800
RenewalMOP 2,000
Renewal surcharge (late renewal)MOP 500
RevalidationMOP 3,000
Search of registersMOP 200

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 Macao

  1. Search the DSEDT trademark information enquiry and classification tools for earlier marks.
  2. File a separate application with DSEDT for each Nice class, appointing a local agent if the applicant is not a Macao resident or Macao-registered company.
  3. The application is published in the Official Gazette of the Macao SAR.
  4. Any person may file an opposition with DSEDT within two months after publication.
  5. DSEDT examines the application and decides whether to grant registration.
  6. Once granted, the mark is valid for 7 years and can be renewed in 7-year periods.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: DSEDT examines applications; it states registration usually takes about six months if all requirements are met and no opposition is filed.
  • Publication: Official Gazette of the Macao SAR (Boletim Oficial)
  • Opposition period: 2 months from publication of the application in the Official Gazette
  • Typical timeline: About 6 months if all requirements are met and no opposition is filed (DSEDT FAQ)

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 7 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal is filed in the last 6 months of validity; late renewal is possible within 6 months after expiry with a surcharge, after which a new application is needed
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants without a Macao Resident Identity Card or Macao company registration must appoint an agent: a lawyer registered with the Macao Lawyers Association, a Macao resident, or a Macao-registered company.
  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney is required when an agent is appointed; if not in Chinese or Portuguese it must be translated into one of these languages with a translation certificate.
  • Language: Chinese or Portuguese; supporting documents in other languages need a translation into Chinese or Portuguese

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

Madrid Protocol

Macao is not a member of the Madrid System, so an international registration cannot cover it. You need a national filing, usually through a local agent.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes); one class per application. Each application covers one class, so file one application per class. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Macao compares

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

Good to know in Macao

  • Macao registrations last 7 years, not the more common 10 years, and are renewable for 7-year periods.
  • Each application can cover only one class of goods or services.
  • Macao has its own trademark system: Chinese (Mainland) and Hong Kong registrations do not cover Macao, and the Madrid Protocol does not extend to Macao.
  • DSEDT publishes a yearly timetable of trademark opposition deadlines based on Official Gazette publication dates.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Macao?
DSEDT charges MOP 1,000 per application, and each application can cover only one class. Renewal costs MOP 2,000.
How long does trademark registration take in Macao?
DSEDT states that registration usually takes about six months if all requirements are met and no opposition is filed.
How long is a Macao trademark valid?
A registered trademark is valid for 7 years from the grant date and can be renewed indefinitely for further 7-year periods.
Is Macao covered by the Madrid Protocol?
No. Protection under China's Madrid membership does not extend to Macao, so a separate application must be filed with DSEDT.
Can I file one Macao trademark application for several classes?
No. Each application covers only one class, so a mark in several classes needs several applications.
How long is the trademark opposition period in Macao?
Any person may oppose within two months after the application is published in the Official Gazette of the Macao SAR.