Trademark Registration in Croatia

Croatia is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Trademark applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or through a local attorney. Trademark registration is completed in about 12 months in total. A simply signed and apostilled power of attorney is required. The priority document must be submitted to the office within 3 months of filing. 2 representations of the trademark must be submitted. A list of the classes in which the trademark will be used must be submitted. The Nice Classification applies. A multi-class application system is used. The term of protection for a trademark is 10 years. By renewing it every 10 years, the trademark can be used indefinitely. After examination, the trademark is published in the official bulletin for 3 months, during which an opposition can be filed against the trademark. Third parties may file a cancellation action against trademarks that have not been used for 5 years from the registration date or the date of last use. The trademark can be renewed every 10 years indefinitely.