Trademark registration

A trademark is an asset that only works once it is registered. An unregistered sign is hard to protect from copying, and sometimes the brand owner turns out to be the infringer.

When to get in touch

• you are launching a new brand or product
• a sign needs to be cleared before launch
• a competitor is using a similar sign
• an opposition to your application, or a claim from another mark’s owner, has arrived

What the lawyer does

• searches the registers and assesses the risks of registration
• compiles the list of goods and services under the international classification
• prepares and files the application and handles the prosecution through to the certificate
• deals with oppositions and refusals
• handles registration abroad through the international procedures
• protects the owner’s rights, including in disputes over similar signs

Legal basis

A trademark is defined by Article 492 of the Civil Code of Ukraine; the acquisition of rights is evidenced by a certificate (Article 494); the economic rights in a trademark are set out in Article 495; those rights are valid for ten years from the filing date unless the law provides otherwise, and may be renewed (Article 496). The grounds for invalidating rights are set out in Article 499. The conditions and procedure for issuing the certificate are laid down by special legislation.

Legislation and case law are updated over time; this page reflects the position as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a trademark certificate valid?

The economic rights are valid for ten years from the filing date and may be renewed (Article 496 of the Civil Code).

Can a business operate without registering its mark?

It can, but protecting the brand from copying becomes much harder — and there is a risk that someone else registers the sign.

Need legal assistance? Call us or leave a request — a lawyer will contact you and explain what to do in your situation.