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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Ukraine

Who registers trademarks in Ukraine, 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 Ukraine are registered with the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO); the official application filing fee is UAH 4,000 for one class. A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Ukraine can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
UANIPIO
Official fee
UAH 4,000
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2000
Protection
10 years from filing date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Ukraine

Official feeAmount
Application filing, one applicant (first class)
Code 40100; 130% of this amount for several applicants		UAH 4,000
Each additional class in the applicationUAH 4,000
Colour representation of the mark (supplement)UAH 1,000
Mark including the designation 'Ukraine' (supplement)UAH 24,000
Publication of grant of certificate (per class, black and white)
Code 41700; plus 200 for colour		UAH 600
Renewal, one owner (first class)
Code 42700; plus 1,200 per additional class; 150% of the fee if paid within 6 months after the deadline (code 42900)		UAH 12,000

Official office fees only (schedule as of 2019-11). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Ukraine

  1. Search existing marks, including national registrations and international registrations designating Ukraine.
  2. Applicants residing or based outside Ukraine appoint a registered Ukrainian IP representative (patent attorney).
  3. File the application in Ukrainian with UANIPIO, listing goods and services by Nice class, in line with the filing rules in force since 18 September 2024, and pay the filing fee per class.
  4. UANIPIO examines the application and the applicant answers any office actions.
  5. After a decision to register, pay the fee for publication of the grant; the certificate is issued and the registration is published.
  6. Renew every 10 years; renewal fees can still be paid within 6 months after the deadline at 150% of the regular fee.

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the filing date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: 6 months after the deadline, with the renewal fee increased to 150%
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Persons residing or located outside Ukraine must act before the office through registered Ukrainian IP representatives (patent attorneys).
  • Language: Ukrainian

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

Madrid Protocol

Ukraine is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2000). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (International Classification of Goods and Services); filing fees are charged per class. One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Ukraine compares

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

Good to know in Ukraine

  • The functions of Ukraine's national IP office are performed by the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO), which replaced the former Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (Ukrpatent).
  • Including the designation 'Ukraine' in a mark carries an additional filing fee of UAH 24,000, and use of the official state name or emblem in a mark needs authorisation from a dedicated commission.
  • New Rules for trademark application and registration took effect on 18 September 2024 under Ministry of Economy Order No. 19889 of 6 August 2024.
  • A registration can be terminated by a court if the mark has not been used for three years.
  • Ukraine has been bound by the Madrid Protocol since 29 December 2000, so it can be designated in an international registration.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Ukraine?
Under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1716 (as amended to 2019), the filing fee is UAH 4,000 for one class plus UAH 4,000 for each additional class, and publication of the grant costs UAH 600 per class.
Is Ukraine part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Ukraine since 29 December 2000, so Ukraine can be designated in an international trademark registration.
How long does a trademark registration last in Ukraine?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year periods. Renewal fees can be paid up to 6 months late at 150% of the regular fee.
Do foreign companies need a patent attorney to register a trademark in Ukraine?
Yes. Applicants residing or located outside Ukraine must act through a registered Ukrainian IP representative.
In what language must a Ukrainian trademark application be filed?
Applications are filed in Ukrainian.
Which office registers trademarks in Ukraine?
The Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO), which performs the functions of the National Intellectual Property Authority.