End-to-End Trademark Registration in North Macedonia

North Macedonia is a first-to-file jurisdiction, which means you generally only obtain trademark rights by registering your mark. Unregistered marks are only protected in exceptional cases.

To secure protection:

• You must file a trademark application with the **State Office of Industrial Property of North Macedonia (SIPO).
• Registration gives you exclusive rights over the mark for the goods/services covered.
• If you file a combined mark (word + logo), protection is limited to that exact configuration, so if you also want to use/protect the word or logo separately, you should file additional applications for those elements alone.

North Macedonia is also a member of the Madrid Protocol, so you can seek protection either via a national filing or by designating North Macedonia in an international (Madrid) registration.

To register a trademark in North Macedonia, you need an original signed power of attorney document.

• The average time for a straightforward application to proceed to registration is about 11 months.
• This is an estimate based on current processing times and may vary depending on the case.

Once the trademark is registered:

• It is valid for 10 years from the application date.
• It can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year periods.
• Renewal can be requested:
  • As early as 12 months before the expiry date; and
  • During a grace period of 9 months after expiration, subject to payment of a late renewal fee.

Yes. In North Macedonia:

• Opposition actions may be filed by third parties against a local trademark application.
• The opposition must be filed within 3 months from the date the application is published in the Official Gazette of the Industrial Property Office of North Macedonia.
• The chances of success will depend on the specific circumstances of each case.

• Use is not required to obtain registration.
• However, if a registered trademark is not used for 5 consecutive years after registration, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use.

No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in North Macedonia

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in North Macedonia, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in North Macedonia or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in North Macedonia means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in North Macedonia through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

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