Orest Hlado

Trademark lawyer in LvivTrademark registration in Ukraine and abroad

So that your name and logo aren't taken by whoever files first. I check the name, file the application, and answer requests and objections. All you provide is a power of attorney.

where all the arrows lead
FROM YOU
One power of attorney
TIMELINE
About a year and a half
NAME CHECK
Free
FILING
From €200 including state fees
Call
→ WHAT I DO

Everything about trademarks

01

Trademark search

Free. I look for similar marks before you invest in a logo and signage.

 02

Trademark registration in Ukraine

From €200 including state fees, support all the way to the certificate.

 03

International trademark registration

Madrid System, EU, individual countries.

 04

Trademark protection

Replies to refusals and objections, demand letters to copycats.

 05

Trademark licensing and assignment

Franchising, licence agreements, selling a mark.
A TERM WORTH KNOWING

A trademark isn't registered “in general” but for specific goods and services. They are chosen using the Nice classes, and that decides what exactly it will protect you from.

NICE CLASSES
The International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice). 45 classes, each covering a separate field of activity.
DONE
CASE No. 058

The coffee shop that registered its name in time

TaskSecure the name of a small coffee shop right at the start. What I didRegistered the trademark. When a copy with the same name opened nearby, prepared a demand letter. ResultThe copy dropped the name without going to court
How one timely application protected a coffee shop →
→ HOW IT WORKS

How your name becomes a trademark

All you need here
is one power of attorney.
The rest of the arrows are mine.
i I check the name I search the databases for similar marks so the application isn't refused.
ii I file the application I pick the Nice classes and file with the national IP office (UANIPIO). your signature here
iii Formal examination A check of the documents. I answer any requests that come up.
iv Substantive examination Assessment of the mark. If there are objections, I defend the position.
v Certificate Fee paid, publication, the certificate is yours.

Overall it takes about a year and a half. The certificate is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed again and again. If you need it faster, there's expedited examination for an additional state fee.

→ WHEN YOU NEED IT

People usually come to me in one of four situations

i

Launching a new brand

You have the name, the logo is almost ready. Better to secure the rights before you spend money on advertising.

ii

Someone is using a similar name

A competitor or a copycat. We'll check whose mark came first and what can be done about it.

iii

Expanding abroad

A Ukrainian certificate is valid only in Ukraine. Other countries need international registration.

iv

Selling a franchise or licence

You can only transfer rights to a mark if you have them, and the contract has to be drafted properly.

Not sure your situation is on this list? Write to me, we'll figure it out in 15 minutes.

→ PRICING

How much it costs

The price is known before work begins. State fees are already included in the registration cost, with no extra charges along the way.

Name check

free
Search for similar marks
Risk assessment
Advice on classes
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Turnkey registration

from €200
State fees already included
Choosing Nice classes
Filing the application
Support until the certificate
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International

by agreement
Choice of countries and system
Filing via Madrid or directly
Support through examination
Choose →
→ IN DETAIL

Trademark registration: how it works in Ukraine

Why you should register a trademark at the start

In Ukraine a trademark belongs to whoever filed first, not to whoever started using the name first. Until a name is registered, it belongs to nobody. A competitor or former partner can file, become the owner and forbid you from using a sign you came up with yourself. Registering a trademark at the start is many times cheaper than going to court or rebranding from scratch.

How to check a name before registering

A trademark check starts simply: search the name on Google and Instagram in your field. Then comes the database of registered marks, where you look not only for exact matches but also for names that sound or look similar. Similarity is the most common reason for refusal. I do the name check for free, so you know your chances before filing.

Nice classes: what your trademark protects you from

A trademark is protected not in general but for specific goods and services. They are chosen by Nice classes, of which there are 45. A coffee shop needs one set, an IT service another. Choose the wrong classes and the mark will exist on paper but won't protect you from a copy in a neighbouring field. That's why I pick classes based on what you do now and plan to do.

How long trademark registration takes and what it costs

From application to certificate usually takes about a year and a half: formal examination, substantive examination, decision and certificate. Turnkey filing costs from €200 including state fees. The certificate is valid for 10 years from the filing date and is then renewed.

International trademark registration

A Ukrainian certificate is valid only in Ukraine. Selling in the EU or other countries? You need international registration: through the Madrid System or directly in a particular country. Which is better depends on where you already sell and where you plan to.

Registering a trademark for a new company? Start with LLC registration. And if a designer or agency is drawing the logo, make sure there's a contract transferring the rights, otherwise the logo may legally not belong to you.

→ PEOPLE OFTEN ASK

Questions about trademarks

didn't find yours? just ask
How long does registration take?

Usually about a year and a half from filing to certificate. If you need it faster, there's expedited examination for an additional state fee.

Can I register a trademark without a logo?

Yes, as a word mark: just the name. That's often the best place to start, and the logo can be added later.

How long is the certificate valid?

10 years from the filing date. After that it can be renewed every 10 years.

What are Nice classes and how many should I choose?

They're 45 groups of goods and services. A mark is protected only in the classes chosen, so we pick the ones where you work now and plan to work.

Can I register a trademark if I'm not in Ukraine?

Yes. Everything is done by power of attorney, you don't need to be present.

Someone is already using a similar name. What should I do?

First we check whether their mark is registered and in which classes. That decides the strategy: register, oppose or change the name.

→ FURTHER READING

Articles on trademarks

15 October 2026 · 3 min read How to check a name before registering a trademark Read → 15 October 2026 · 2 min read 5 reasons trademark registration gets refused Read → 19 October 2026 · 3 min read “But we agreed”: why verbal deals fall apart Read →

Send me the name, and I'll tell you if there are risks

I'll look at similar marks and reply within one working day.