# Trademark registration in Uzbekistan > Trademarks in Uzbekistan are registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MoJ). A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed. Uzbekistan can be designated through the Madrid System. Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/uzbekistan Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11 ## Key facts - **Trademark office:** Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Intellectual Property Agency) (MoJ) - **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2006 - **Opposition period:** No formal opposition period is set by the law - **Protection:** 10 years from the filing date, renewable - **Multi-class applications:** Allowed - **Foreign applicants:** The trademark law itself only requires a power of attorney when filing through a patent attorney ## Official links - Law: Law No. 267-II of 30 August 2001 on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin (as amended, latest by Law No. ZRU-1144 of 7 May 2026) — https://lex.uz/acts/6936 - Law: Law No. 267-II on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin (WIPO Lex, amended to LRU-908 of 2024) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22560 - Law: Rules on Drafting, Filing and Examination of Applications for Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks (2017) — https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/17914 - Law: Law No. ZRU-600 of 6 January 2020 on State Duty — https://lex.uz/ru/docs/4680955 ## Steps 1. Search earlier marks for conflicts (a search can be requested from the office). 2. File an application with the Ministry of Justice for one mark, listing goods and services grouped by Nice class, with proof of payment of the fee. 3. The Ministry posts the application details on its website within one working day of filing, and third parties may submit written comments on bad-faith filings. 4. Formal examination is carried out within 30 days of filing. 5. Substantive examination is carried out no earlier than 6 and no later than 7 months from filing. 6. If the decision is positive, pay the registration fee; the mark is entered in the State Register within 3 working days of proof of payment. 7. Registration is published in the official bulletin and an electronic certificate is issued. - **Examination:** The Ministry of Justice conducts a formal examination within 30 days of filing and a substantive examination within 7 months (but not earlier than 6 months) of the filing date. - **Publication:** Application details are posted on the Ministry's website within one working day of filing; registrations are published in the office's official bulletin. - **Opposition:** No formal opposition period is set by the law; interested parties may file written comments on bad-faith applications after the application is posted on the Ministry's website (in practice before the substantive examination, which starts no earlier than 6 months from filing). - **Late renewal:** 6 months after expiry (renewal request otherwise filed in the last year of validity) - **Language:** Uzbek (state language); Russian is also used in practice - **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 3 years of non-use. ## Good to know - Uzbekistan has no fixed opposition period: applications are posted online the day after filing and third parties can submit bad-faith comments before examination. - Substantive examination cannot start earlier than 6 months after filing, so registration generally takes at least that long. - A registration can be cancelled by court decision if the mark has not been used continuously for 3 years. - After a registration lapses, the same mark cannot be registered by another person for 3 years after expiry. - Uzbekistan joined the Madrid Protocol on 27 December 2006 and denounced the older Madrid Agreement. ## FAQ ### Is Uzbekistan part of the Madrid Protocol? Yes. The Madrid Protocol has been in force for Uzbekistan since 27 December 2006, so it can be designated in an international registration. ### Which office registers trademarks in Uzbekistan? The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, through its Intellectual Property Agency, under Law No. 267-II on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin. ### How long does trademark registration take in Uzbekistan? Formal examination takes up to 30 days and substantive examination is carried out between 6 and 7 months from filing, so registration normally takes at least 6 to 7 months. ### How long is a trademark valid in Uzbekistan? A registration lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period after expiry. ### Can a trademark be cancelled for non-use in Uzbekistan? Yes. A court can terminate a registration if the mark has not been used continuously for 3 years. ## Sources - Law No. 267-II on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin (lex.uz, current edition): https://lex.uz/acts/6936 - WIPO Lex: Law No. 267-II (amended to 2024): https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/22560 - WIPO Lex: Uzbekistan profile: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/members/profile/UZ - Law on State Duty No. ZRU-600 (lex.uz): https://lex.uz/ru/docs/4680955 - WIPO Directory of IP offices: Uzbekistan: https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp?country_code=UZ - WIPO Lex: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?search_what=C&treaty_id=8 Need a firm that files in Uzbekistan? Find one at https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/uzbekistan (TrademarksHub lists IP firms by country; featured placements are paid and labelled). General information, not legal advice.