Trademark Registration in Denmark: Fees & 2027 Guide 🇩🇰

Trademark registration in Denmark is handled by the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO). The current basic application fee is DKK 2,400 for one class; a second class adds DKK 240 and each further class adds DKK 720. Start by checking earlier marks, preparing a precise list of goods and services, and deciding whether protection only in Denmark or across the EU fits your plans.

This guide covers the Danish national trademark route, fees, examination, publication and the choice between Denmark and an EU trade mark. Fees and procedures can change, so verify official guidance before filing. This is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of registration or grant funding.

What does Danish trademark registration protect?

A Danish national registration protects the mark in Denmark for the goods and services listed in the register. It does not itself cover other EU countries. Danish protection may suit a business whose customer base and commercial activity are concentrated in Denmark. If you trade across the EU or expect to expand, compare a national filing with an EU trade mark (EUTM), a unitary right covering all EU Member States.

Before applying, identify the intended owner. The owner may be an individual or a company; the applicant should be the person or entity that will control and use the mark. Consider future licensing, investment, group structure and ownership changes. Our trademark risk assessment and pre-filing checklist outlines practical checks to complete before filing.

How to register a trademark in Denmark

1. Search earlier rights

Search identical and similar wording and logos. Similarity can relate to spelling, sound, meaning or visual impression. Review Danish national records and relevant EU and international rights that may apply in Denmark. Search is a risk-screening step, not a promise of availability. DKPTO recommends searches and offers a paid specified search report; you can also use TMview and official Danish trademark information.

2. Choose the sign and its owner

Decide whether to file a word mark, logo or another accepted representation. A word mark protects the wording independently of a specific graphic style; a figurative filing protects the representation submitted. Confirm the applicant’s legal name and address and that ownership aligns with how the brand will be used.

3. Define the goods and services

Protection is limited to the specification and classes in the application. Describe the actual goods and services with enough precision for the office and third parties to understand the scope. Use the WIPO Nice Classification and DKPTO’s application instructions as references. Avoid choosing classes solely to make the filing appear broader.

4. File with the DKPTO

The DKPTO accepts trademark applications through its online e-filing system and describes email and postal channels as well. Its service page recommends e-filing for efficient processing. Follow the current form instructions for the mark representation, applicant, list of goods/services, classes and any priority claim. Use the official Danish trademark application guide before submission.

5. Pay the official application fee

The basic fee is DKK 2,400 and includes one class. The second class costs an additional DKK 240; each further class costs DKK 720. VAT is not added to this official fee according to DKPTO. Check the current DKPTO prices and fees on the filing date.

6. Respond to examination and monitor publication

The office examines formal requirements and registrability and may identify earlier rights or other issues. Respond to requests and objections within the stated deadlines. If a mark proceeds to publication, third parties may have an opportunity to oppose. Monitor the application and official notices rather than assuming that payment alone means registration.

7. Keep the registration current

A Danish trademark registration lasts ten years and can be renewed for successive ten-year periods. Keep ownership and contact records current, document licences or assignments, watch for potentially conflicting marks and plan renewal in good time. The current fee schedule lists renewal fees separately.

🇩🇰 Danish trademark fees vs 🇪🇺 EUIPO fees

For one class, the Danish basic application fee is DKK 2,400. The second Danish class costs DKK 240 and each additional class DKK 720. EUIPO’s basic online fee is €850 for one class, €50 for the second and €150 for each subsequent class. DKK values below are official; euro conversions are not used because rates fluctuate.

Funding note: the 75% row is hypothetical arithmetic only, not a promise that SME FUND 2027 will reimburse a Danish application fee. The programme rules are not confirmed. Any support depends on published eligibility, eligible costs, caps, timing, available funding and approval. Professional fees and other costs are excluded. Review EUIPO’s current fee schedule and its official SME Fund information.

🇩🇰 Danish national mark or 🇪🇺 EU trade mark?

A Danish application may suit protection focused on Denmark. An EUTM is filed at EUIPO and provides one unitary registration across the EU, but its broader scope can also mean that a conflict in one Member State affects the application as a whole. Compare customer locations, distributors, advertising and future markets. Related country guides: Czechia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and our Croatia trademark guide.

Common Danish trademark application mistakes

• Skipping searches for earlier Danish, EU or international rights.
• Using imprecise goods and services descriptions or selecting classes without a business reason.
• Filing in the wrong owner’s name or using an inconsistent representation of the mark.
• Assuming a Danish registration covers all EU Member States.
• Missing an office deadline or failing to monitor application notices.
• Treating a hypothetical SME FUND 2027 example as a confirmed refund.

Frequently asked questions

How much does trademark registration in Denmark cost?

The DKPTO’s current basic application fee is DKK 2,400 for one class. A second class adds DKK 240 and every further class adds DKK 720.

How long does a Danish trademark registration last?

It lasts ten years and can be renewed for additional ten-year periods.

How long does the Danish trademark office take?

DKPTO currently says it takes approximately six weeks from payment to process an application. Actual timing may vary if the office has questions or a third party raises an issue.

Does a Danish trademark protect a brand across Europe?

No. A Danish national registration protects Denmark. An EU trade mark is the single EU-wide registration route.

Can I file multiple classes?

Yes. The current fee schedule charges DKK 240 for class two and DKK 720 for each additional class.

Is SME FUND 2027 guaranteed to refund 75%?

No. The future call and rules are unconfirmed. The example in this guide is hypothetical and any grant depends on official eligibility and approval.

Reviewed 20 October 2026. Danish fees and procedures may change. General information only; not legal advice or a promise of trademark registration or grant funding.