Trademark Registration in Ukraine

Ukraine is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney in the country. Registration is completed within 14–16 months. If the applicant is an Arab or Turkish national, a simply signed power of attorney is sufficient. For other nationalities, a notarized power of attorney is required. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be provided. 10 specimens of the trademark to be registered are required. If priority is claimed, the priority document must be submitted within 3 months, in Ukrainian and notarized. 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. There is a 3-year use requirement. If the trademark is not used for 3 years, third parties may bring an action for its cancellation. Renewal must be carried out every 10 years.