Trademark Registration in Czechia: Fees & 2027 Guide 🇨🇿

Trademark registration in Czechia is filed with the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic (ÚPV). The current official filing fee for an individual mark is CZK 5,000 for up to three classes, with CZK 500 for each class beyond three. Before filing, search earlier marks, define the goods and services, and choose between Czech national protection and a single EU trade mark through EUIPO.

This 2027 guide explains the Czech trademark process, fees, likely objections and the territorial choice between Czechia and the European Union. Official fees and procedures can change; verify them with the authority before filing. This article is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of registration or grant funding.

What does Czech trademark registration protect?

A Czech national trademark registration protects the registered sign in the Czech Republic for the goods and services listed in the register. It does not automatically create protection in other EU countries. A Czech mark may be appropriate where the brand’s current business, customers or enforcement needs are concentrated in Czechia. If the business sells or plans to expand across several EU countries, compare a Czech application with an EU trade mark (EUTM), which is a unitary right covering all EU Member States.

Before starting, identify the intended owner. The applicant may be a natural or legal person, according to the ÚPV guidance. Think about whether the founder, operating company or another group entity should hold the right, especially if the brand may later be licensed, transferred or used by multiple businesses. Our trademark risk assessment and pre-filing checklist explains the checks to make before submission.

How to register a trademark in Czechia

1. Search for earlier trademarks

Search identical and similar signs before filing. Similarity can involve appearance, pronunciation, meaning or the commercial impression of a logo and wording. Search Czech national records and also relevant EU and international registrations that may have effect in Czechia. The Czech IPO recommends searching before submission and points users to its own database, TMview, EUIPO eSearch and WIPO databases. A search can reduce avoidable risk, but it is not a guarantee that no conflict exists. Try TMview and consult the Czech IPO trademark guidance.

2. Decide what sign to file

Choose whether to apply for a word mark, figurative mark or another type accepted by the office. A word mark can protect the wording independently of one visual treatment, while a logo application protects the representation actually submitted. File a clear, consistent representation and consider what version of the brand is genuinely used in commerce.

3. Identify the applicant and the goods or services

The application must include the mark, applicant identity and specific goods and services, with the corresponding classes under the international Nice Classification. Class selection shapes the scope of protection: the registration does not automatically cover every product or service. Draft the list to match real business plans rather than selecting classes only because they sound relevant. Use the WIPO Nice Classification as a research reference and verify the final wording against the office’s current filing requirements.

4. Submit the application to the Czech IPO

Submit the national trademark application to the Industrial Property Office of the Czech Republic. The authority’s guidance says an application may be filed by a natural or legal person and explains the form’s required details. Follow the official instructions for the filing channel, representation, applicant information, classes and any priority claim. Read the official Czech national application instructions before sending documents.

5. Pay the administrative fee on time

The published fee schedule sets the fee for filing an individual trademark in up to three classes at CZK 5,000. Each class beyond three adds CZK 500. The application fee is due within one month after receipt; the office says that if it is not paid by the deadline, the application is deemed not to have been filed. Check the authority’s current trademark fee schedule and payment details at the time you apply.

6. Follow examination, publication and opposition

The office examines the application under Czech trademark law. If it can proceed, the application is published; third parties with earlier rights may have an opportunity to oppose. The Czech IPO’s information brochure describes a three-month opposition period from publication. If the office raises a deficiency or a third party files an opposition, deadlines and evidence matter. Monitor notices and respond within the stated time; do not assume filing alone results in registration.

7. Maintain and renew the registration

The Czech IPO states that registration lasts ten years from the filing date and may be renewed for further ten-year periods on request. Keep contact and ownership records current, document assignments and licences, and diarise renewal deadlines. The office’s published fee schedule lists a separate renewal fee, so check it when a renewal becomes due.

🇨🇿 Czech trademark fees vs 🇪🇺 EUIPO fees

The Czech national fee is CZK 5,000 for an individual mark covering up to three classes. This means a one-class application and an application in two or three classes have the same published base filing fee. EUIPO’s basic online fee is €850 for one class; its second class costs €50 and each class after the second costs €150. The CZK amounts below are official figures; euro conversions are approximate and may vary with exchange rates.

Important: the 75% figures are arithmetic examples, not a promise that SME FUND 2027 will reimburse those fees. The future call has not been published. Any support depends on official eligibility, voucher limits, eligible costs, timing, available funding and approval. Professional fees and other costs are excluded. Check EUIPO’s official fees and its current SME Fund information.

🇨🇿 National trademark or 🇪🇺 EU trade mark: which route?

A Czech national mark may be proportionate if protection is primarily needed in Czechia. An EUTM is filed at EUIPO and covers the EU as a single unitary right. A broader territory has higher upfront fees and a single earlier-right conflict can create EU-wide complications. Make the choice after mapping customers, sales channels, distributors and expansion plans. Compare the same territorial question in our Croatia trademark guide and see Bulgaria, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania and Belgium.

Common Czech trademark filing mistakes

• Choosing a national filing when the actual business needs EU-wide protection, or paying for EU-wide territory when only Czech protection is needed.
• Filing before checking similar marks, including EU marks and international registrations effective in Czechia.
• Using a broad or unclear goods and services list instead of an accurate specification.
• Assuming that the name of a company or a domain registration grants trademark rights.
• Missing the one-month administrative fee deadline or a later office deadline.
• Failing to monitor publication and the opposition period.
• Assuming future SME FUND 2027 rules, a 75% reimbursement or grant approval before the official call exists.

Frequently asked questions about Czech trademark registration

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Czechia?

The official fee for an individual national trademark application is CZK 5,000 for up to three classes, plus CZK 500 for every class beyond three. Verify the published fee before filing.

How long is a Czech trademark valid?

The Czech IPO states that registration is valid for ten years from the filing date and can be renewed for additional ten-year terms.

Who can apply for a Czech trademark?

The official national application guidance says a natural or legal person can apply. The applicant should be the intended owner of the rights.

Does a Czech trademark protect me across the EU?

No. A national Czech registration covers Czechia. An EU trade mark registered through EUIPO provides a single unitary right across EU Member States.

When can third parties oppose an application?

The Czech IPO information brochure describes a three-month opposition period from publication. Follow the office notice and applicable deadlines for the particular application.

Will SME FUND 2027 reimburse 75% of the trademark fee?

That is not confirmed. SME FUND 2027 is a future programme whose rules have not been published. Any funding depends on the final call, eligibility, costs and approval; the table is only a hypothetical calculation.

Reviewed 20 October 2026. Official fees and filing rules may change. This article is general information, not legal advice, and is not an assurance of registration or funding.