When should you register a trademark?
Trademark registration is a reliable way to obtain legal protection for your brand. It:
✅ Prevents others from using your trademark without permission.
✅ Grants you the exclusive right to use it in advertising, on goods and services.
✅ The company can use its own logo when providing services.
What are the first steps in registering a trademark?
1. We check for uniqueness, conduct a preliminary examination.
2. We determine which goods or services require protection in accordance with your activity (ICTP classes).
3. We prepare an application and submit it to the Ukrainian Institute of Intellectual Property (Ukrpatent).
From what moment does the protection of the trademark owner extend?
Protection begins from the moment of receiving the certificate, but from the moment of registration of the application you receive the preferential right to register the TM for yourself.
When and how can you register a trademark abroad?
1. After registering a TM in Ukraine and before selling a product or service abroad
2. There are 2 ways to register a TM:
National registration - filing an application directly with the patent office of the selected country.
Madrid system - international registration through WIPO, which allows you to protect a TM in several countries at once.
What are the benefits of registering a trademark?
✅ Legal protection - no one can use your brand without permission.
✅ Exclusive right - only you have the right to sell goods or services under this TM.
✅ Protection against counterfeiting - registration makes illegal copying impossible.
✅ Business value - a registered TM adds value to the company and can be sold or licensed.
✅ International development - the ability to register a TM abroad to enter new markets.
How long does it take to register a trademark?
⏳ Standard procedure - from 12 to 18 months.
⚡ Accelerated registration - 6-8 months.
The duration depends on the correctness of the submission of documents, verification of uniqueness and processes in the patent office.
We will help you choose the best option and provide support at each stage of registration!