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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Papua New Guinea

Who registers trademarks in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea are registered with the Intellectual Property Office of Papua New Guinea, Investment Promotion Authority (IPOPNG); the official application filing fee is PGK 250. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Papua New Guinea is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
IPOPNG
Official fee
PGK 250
Madrid Protocol
Not a member
Protection
10 years from filing date

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Official fees in Papua New Guinea

Official feeAmount
Application filing fee (Form 4)
per-class basis not stated		PGK 250
Search by the Office (per mark)
optional		PGK 50
Oversize representation (mark larger than 8 x 6 cm)PGK 40

Official office fees only. Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Papua New Guinea

  1. Search existing marks free of charge using the IPOPNG IP Search tool or the WIPO Global Brand Database (or request an Office search for PGK 50).
  2. Complete Form 4 (Application to Register a Trade Mark) following the IPOPNG Form 4 Instruction Guide, giving a PNG address for service.
  3. Pay the PGK 250 filing fee by direct deposit or bank cheque.
  4. Lodge the form, payment receipt and cover letter with IPOPNG (by email to [email protected] or via the eFiling system).
  5. IPOPNG examines whether the mark qualifies for Part A or Part B of the Register and issues an examination report in about 2 weeks to 1 month.
  6. If the application proceeds, the mark is registered and a certificate issued, which IPOPNG says takes at least 9 months in total.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: IPOPNG examines the application for registrability in Part A or Part B of the Register; an examination report takes about 2 weeks to 1 month (IPOPNG).
  • Typical timeline: A minimum of 9 months to registration and certificate (IPOPNG).

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Foreign applicants may apply but must designate an address for service in Papua New Guinea; IPOPNG publishes a list of IP agents.
  • Power of attorney: The Form 4 guide does not mention a power of attorney; an acting agent must give their name, designation and signature on the form, and a company signing internally must apply its corporate seal.

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Madrid Protocol

Papua New Guinea 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: 1–34 goods, 35–45 services); IPOPNG publishes the 11th edition. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Papua New Guinea compares

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

Good to know in Papua New Guinea

  • The Register has two parts (Part A and Part B), and examination decides which Part the mark qualifies for.
  • Papua New Guinea is not a member of the Madrid Protocol, so protection requires a national filing with IPOPNG.
  • Applications can be lodged by email to [email protected] as well as through the IPOPNG eFiling system.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Papua New Guinea?
The IPOPNG filing fee for a trade mark application (Form 4) is PGK 250, and an optional Office search costs PGK 50 per mark.
How long does trademark registration take in Papua New Guinea?
IPOPNG states that an examination report takes about 2 weeks to 1 month and that registration takes a minimum of 9 months.
Is Papua New Guinea part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Papua New Guinea is not a Madrid Protocol member, so marks must be filed directly with IPOPNG.
How long does a trademark last in Papua New Guinea?
A registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods.
Can foreign companies register a trademark in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Applicants can be based in PNG or abroad, but foreign applicants must give an address for service in Papua New Guinea.