# Trademark registration in Macao

> 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.

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

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Intellectual Property Department, Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT)
- **Official fee:** MOP 1,000 — Application for registration (one class per application)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Not a member
- **Opposition period:** 2 months from publication of the application in the Official Gazette
- **Protection:** 7 years from the registration date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** No — one class per application
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants without a Macao Resident Identity Card or Macao company registration must appoint an agent: a lawyer registe…

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_ip?_refresh=true
- Official trademark search: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/ln_es_ae_qe_trademark?_refresh=true
- Law: Decree-Law No. 97/99/M of 13 December 1999 (Industrial Property Legal Regime) — https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/public/docs/LR/legislation/en/DL97-99-e.pdf
- Law: Notice of the Chief Executive No. 10/2009 on the Nice Classification — https://bo.dsaj.gov.mo/bo/ii/2009/20/aviso10.asp

## Official fees (as of 2026-10)
- Application for registration (one class per application): MOP 1,000
- Opposition: MOP 800
- Renewal: MOP 2,000
- Renewal surcharge (late renewal): MOP 500
- Revalidation: MOP 3,000
- Search of registers: MOP 200

## Steps
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:** 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:** 2 months from publication of the application in the Official Gazette
- **Timeline:** About 6 months if all requirements are met and no opposition is filed (DSEDT FAQ)
- **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
- **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

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- DSEDT – Intellectual property fees: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_ip_rf?_refresh=true
- DSEDT – Intellectual property FAQ: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_ip_faq?_refresh=true
- DSEDT – Laws and regulations: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_ip_lr?_refresh=true
- DSEDT – Industrial Property Code (Decree-Law 97/99/M, English): https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/public/docs/LR/legislation/en/DL97-99-e.pdf
- DSEDT – Trademark information enquiry: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/ln_es_ae_qe_trademark?_refresh=true
- DSEDT – Online services: https://www.dsedt.gov.mo/en_US/web/public/pg_ip_os?_refresh=true
- WIPO – Madrid System members: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/madrid-system/members

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