# Trademark registration in Slovenia > Trademarks in Slovenia are registered with the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (SIPO); the official application fee is EUR 100 for up to 3 classes, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from publication of the application in the Industrial Property Bulletin. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Slovenia can be designated through the Madrid System. Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/slovenia Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11 ## Key facts - **Trademark office:** Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (Urad Republike Slovenije za intelektualno lastnino) (SIPO) - **Official fee:** EUR 100 — Application, up to 3 classes - **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1998 - **Opposition period:** 3 months from publication of the application in the Industrial Property Bulletin - **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable - **Multi-class applications:** Allowed - **Foreign applicants:** According to the Slovenian government's trademark page, foreign applicants must file through an agent ## Official links - Trademark office: https://www.gov.si/en/state-authorities/bodies-within-ministries/slovenian-intellectual-property-office/ - Online filing: https://www.gov.si/en/registries/services/registering-a-trademark/ - Law: Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1), Official Gazette No. 45/01, as amended up to 27 July 2023 — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22401 - Law: Act on Amendments to the Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1E), Official Gazette No. 23/20 — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19830 - Law: Decree on the fees of the Slovenian Intellectual Property Office (Uradni list RS, No. 127/2023) — https://www.uradni-list.si/glasilo-uradni-list-rs/vsebina/2023-01-3837 ## Official fees (as of 2023-12) - Application, up to 3 classes: EUR 100 — Reduced by 20% when filed through SIPO's e-filing system - Application, each additional class: EUR 20 - Collective mark application, up to 3 classes: EUR 250 - Collective mark application, each additional class: EUR 50 - Registration fee incl. maintenance for first 10 years, up to 3 classes: EUR 150 - Registration fee, each additional class: EUR 50 - Renewal for a further 10 years, up to 3 classes: EUR 150 - Renewal, each additional class: EUR 50 - Opposition against a national application: EUR 75 - Opposition against an international registration: EUR 85 ## Steps 1. Search existing marks, for example in SIPO's trademark databases, before filing. 2. File an application with SIPO online or on form SIPO Z-1 by post or in person, with the list of goods/services classified under the Nice Classification and proof of payment of the application fee. 3. SIPO examines formalities and then absolute grounds for refusal under Articles 42 and 43 of the Industrial Property Act; it does not search for earlier conflicting marks. 4. If the sign is acceptable, the application is published in SIPO's Industrial Property Bulletin. 5. Holders of earlier rights may file an opposition within three months of publication. 6. If there is no opposition or it is rejected, the applicant is invited to pay the registration fee, after which SIPO issues a registration decision and publishes the registration in the Bulletin. - **Examination:** SIPO examines formalities and absolute grounds for refusal only; relative grounds (earlier rights) are considered only if an opposition is filed. No official examination timeframe is published on the service pages. - **Publication:** SIPO Industrial Property Bulletin (Bilten za industrijsko lastnino) - **Opposition:** 3 months from publication of the application in the Industrial Property Bulletin - **Power of attorney:** A power of attorney must be filed when an agent files the application; notarisation or legalisation requirements are not stated on the official service page. - **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use. ## Good to know - SIPO does not examine conflicts with earlier marks on its own initiative; owners of earlier rights must watch the Industrial Property Bulletin and oppose within three months. - The basic application and registration fees each cover up to three classes, with small surcharges for each further class. - Registration is a two-fee process: an application fee on filing and a separate registration fee (covering the first 10 years) payable after the opposition stage. - Filing through SIPO's e-filing system reduces the application fee by 20%. - Slovenia is an EU member state, so an EU trade mark from EUIPO also covers Slovenia; national oppositions can also be filed against EU trade mark applications through EUIPO. ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Slovenia? SIPO charges EUR 100 to file for up to three classes (20% less when filed electronically) plus EUR 20 per extra class, and a registration fee of EUR 150 for up to three classes plus EUR 50 per extra class. These are official fees only. ### Does SIPO check for similar earlier trademarks? No. SIPO examines only formalities and absolute grounds for refusal; conflicts with earlier marks are examined only if the owner of an earlier right files an opposition. ### How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Slovenia? Oppositions must be filed within three months from publication of the application in SIPO's Industrial Property Bulletin. The official fee is EUR 75 for a national mark. ### Is Slovenia part of the Madrid Protocol? Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Slovenia since 12 March 1998. ### How long does a trademark last in Slovenia? A Slovenian trademark lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year periods. The renewal fee is EUR 150 for up to three classes plus EUR 50 per additional class. ### Can a foreign company file a trademark directly in Slovenia? No. According to the Slovenian government's guidance, foreign applicants must file through an agent, and a power of attorney is required. ## Sources - GOV.SI – Registering a trademark: https://www.gov.si/en/registries/services/registering-a-trademark/ - GOV.SI – Trademarks: https://www.gov.si/en/topics/trademarks/ - GOV.SI – Opposition to a trademark registration: https://www.gov.si/en/registries/services/opposition-to-a-trademark-registration/ - Uradni list RS 127/2023 – Decree on SIPO fees: https://www.uradni-list.si/glasilo-uradni-list-rs/vsebina/2023-01-3837 - WIPO Lex – Industrial Property Act (Slovenia), amended to 2023: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22401 - WIPO Lex – ZIL-1E amendments (2020): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/19830 - WIPO – Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8 Need a firm that files in Slovenia? Find one at https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/slovenia (TrademarksHub lists IP firms by country; featured placements are paid and labelled). General information, not legal advice.