# Trademark registration in Sweden > Trademarks in Sweden are registered with the Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV); the official application fee is SEK 2,700 for one class, and third parties can oppose within 3 months from the date of announcement of the registration. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Sweden can be designated through the Madrid System. Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/sweden Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11 ## Key facts - **Trademark office:** Swedish Intellectual Property Office (Patent- och registreringsverket) (PRV) - **Official fee:** SEK 2,700 — Application, first class (e-service) - **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 1995 - **Opposition period:** 3 months from the date of announcement of the registration - **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable - **Multi-class applications:** Allowed - **Foreign applicants:** Under Chapter 4 of the Trademarks Act, PRV may invite an applicant without a domicile or establishment in Sweden to app… ## Official links - Trademark office: https://www.prv.se/en/ - Online filing: https://www.prv.se/en/online-services-and-forms/ - Law: Trademarks Act (2010:1877), as amended up to Act 2024:866 — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22767 ## Official fees (as of 2026-10) - Application, first class (e-service): SEK 2,700 — Includes collective, guarantee or control marks - Application, first class (paper or other): SEK 3,900 - Each additional class: SEK 1,000 - Renewal, first class (e-service): SEK 2,700 - Renewal, first class (paper or other): SEK 3,900 - Renewal, each additional class: SEK 1,000 - Late renewal surcharge (per class): SEK 200 — When renewal is sought after the registration period has ended - Revocation of registration: SEK 900 ## Steps 1. Search the Swedish trademark database, EUIPO and WIPO records for earlier marks covering Sweden. 2. Decide on the goods and services and the Nice classes to be covered, since the fee depends on the number of classes. 3. File the application with PRV, preferably through the e-service, and pay the application fee. 4. PRV checks the filing-date requirements and the application then becomes visible in the Swedish trademark database. 5. PRV examines the application and, if it finds obstacles, issues an order letter that the applicant can answer within a set period. 6. If no obstacles remain, PRV registers the mark and announces it in the Swedish Trademark Gazette. 7. Third parties may oppose within three months of the announcement; otherwise the registration stands. - **Examination:** PRV examines the application against its guidelines and issues an order letter if it finds obstacles; PRV states it currently takes about 6 weeks to receive feedback on a new application. - **Publication:** Swedish Trademark Gazette (Svensk varumärkestidning), after registration - **Opposition:** 3 months from the date of announcement of the registration (post-registration opposition) - **Late renewal:** Renewal may be requested up to 6 months before and up to 6 months after expiry; a late renewal surcharge of SEK 200 per class applies after expiry - **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use. ## Good to know - Opposition in Sweden takes place after registration: the mark is registered first and the three-month opposition window opens on announcement. - Application fees are payable whether or not the application succeeds, because they cover handling costs. - Filing through PRV's e-service is cheaper than filing on paper (SEK 2,700 versus SEK 3,900 for the first class). - A Swedish registration is valid for ten years counted from the filing date, not the registration date. - Sweden is an EU member state, so an EU trade mark from EUIPO also covers Sweden; PRV can convert an EU trademark into a Swedish application. ## FAQ ### How much does it cost to register a trademark in Sweden? PRV charges SEK 2,700 for the first class when filing through its e-service (SEK 3,900 on paper) and SEK 1,000 for each additional class. These are official fees and are payable even if the application is refused. ### How long does trademark registration take in Sweden? PRV states it currently takes about 6 weeks to receive feedback on a new application, either a registration notice or an order letter. After registration there is a three-month opposition period from the announcement. ### Is Sweden part of the Madrid Protocol? Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Sweden since 1 December 1995, so Sweden can be designated in an international registration. ### How long does a Swedish trademark last? A Swedish registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely. Renewal can be requested up to six months after expiry with a surcharge of SEK 200 per class. ### Can a trademark be opposed in Sweden? Yes, but only after registration. An opposition must be filed within three months of the registration being announced in the Swedish Trademark Gazette. ## Sources - PRV – Fees and payment (trademarks): https://www.prv.se/en/trademarks/prepare-for-the-trademark-application/fees-and-payment/ - PRV – Processing of applications of trademarks: https://www.prv.se/en/trademarks/prepare-for-the-trademark-application/processing-of-applications-of-trademarks/ - PRV – Opposition to a registration of trademark: https://prv.se/en/trademarks/prepare-for-the-trademark-application/processing-of-applications-of-trademarks/opposition-to-new-registrations-of-trademarks - PRV – Trademark processing time: https://prv.se/en/trademarks/trademark-processing-time - PRV – Trademarks: https://www.prv.se/en/trademarks/ - PRV – Prepare for the trademark application: https://www.prv.se/en/trademarks/prepare-for-the-trademark-application/ - PRV fee list (Swedish, from 15 Oct 2023): https://www.prv.se/globalassets/dokument/avgifter/prv_avgiftslista.pdf - WIPO Lex – Trademarks Act (2010:1877) (latest): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22767 - WIPO Lex – Trademarks Act (2010:1877) (2019 version): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/18533 - 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 Sweden? 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