Trademark Registration in Slovakia

The Slovak Republic is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. A simply signed power of attorney must be provided. The list of classes in which the trademark will be used must be provided in Slovak. If the mark is not a word mark, 7 specimens measuring 8 × 8 cm must be provided. A multi-class system is used, and the international Nice Classification applies. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. After examination, the trademark is published in the official bulletin for 3 months. Third parties may file oppositions during this period. A 5-year use requirement applies, counted from the registration date or the date of last use. If the trademark is not used for 5 years, third parties may bring an action for its cancellation. Renewal must be carried out every 10 years.