The short answer
A Georgian trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of registration at Sakpatenti and can be extended indefinitely for 10-year periods. File the extension request and pay the fee in the final year, or pay within 6 months after expiry, after which the registration is cancelled without reinstatement. After the application data are published, an interested party can bring an action before the Chamber of Appeals within 3 months. A mark can be cancelled after 5 years without use in Georgia.
Trademark deadlines in Georgia at a glance
These rules come from the Law of Georgia No. 1795-IIS of 5 February 1999 on Trademarks, in the English text on WIPO Lex as amended up to Law No. 1922 of 12 December 2017. WIPO Lex lists a later amendment (Law No. 4048 of 21 February 2024), so we check the latest text before we file. The authority is Sakpatenti.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long does a trademark last? | 10 years, extendable indefinitely by consecutive periods of 10 years (Article 20). |
| Which date does the term count from? | The date of registration of the trademark at Sakpatenti (Article 20(1)). This is later than the filing date, so diarise from the date on your certificate. |
| When can I renew? | File the extension request and pay the fee during the final year of validity (Article 20(2)). |
| Is there a grace period? | Yes. The holder may pay the fee within 6 months from the expiry. If that deadline is missed, the registration is cancelled from the date of expiry without the right of reinstatement (Article 20(4)). |
| Opposition period | Within 3 months from the publication of the application data in the Bulletin, any interested party can bring an action before the Chamber of Appeals against the registration decision, only on the grounds that Article 4 or 5 was violated (Article 16(4)). |
| Reply to an office action | The applicant can appeal a refusal at the Chamber of Appeals within 3 months of the decision, and the Chamber hears the appeal within 3 months (Article 16(1), (2) and (5)). |
| Priority claim | Convention priority under Article 4 of the Paris Convention, and exhibition priority under Article 11, are recognised in the Law (definitions). |
| Non-use | A registration can be cancelled if the mark has not been used continuously during 5 years for the goods it is registered for in Georgia. If use started or resumed between the end of the 5 years and the filing of the cancellation request, nobody can seek cancellation. Non-use caused by circumstances beyond the holder's will, such as import restrictions, does not count (Article 27). |
| Assignment | Record changes of ownership in the Register so the register and the certificate are updated (Article 19). Ask us for the current procedure and fee. |
Who can register a trademark in Georgia
Individuals and companies from any country can apply to Sakpatenti. The application is examined as to form and substance, the data are published in the Bulletin, and the mark is registered after the 3-month period for challenges.
Representation. An application is filed with Sakpatenti by the applicant or the applicant's representative (Article 9). Foreign applicants normally use a Georgian representative. We confirm the current requirements before filing.
Trademark registration process in Georgia
Search
- Search the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) records for identical or similar marks in your classes.
File the application
- File with the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti), through your Georgian representative.
- Claim priority at filing if you filed abroad recently.
Examination
- The office examines the application and tells you in writing if there is a problem. We reply within the time set in the notice.
Publication and opposition
- An accepted application is published.
- After publication, an interested party can bring an action before the Chamber of Appeals within 3 months (Article 16(4)).
Registration
- If there is no opposition, or it fails, the mark is registered and a certificate is issued.
Official fees are set by the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) and change. We confirm the current fee for your classes before we quote, so the figure you see is the one that applies on the day.
Georgia trademark validity and renewal
- The term is 10 years from the registration date, not from the filing date.
- File the extension request and pay the fee in the final year of validity.
- You can still pay within 6 months after expiry.
- After 6 months the registration is cancelled without reinstatement.
Diarise the expiry date from the date stated on your certificate and renew early.
Assignment, licence and changes to a Georgian trademark
Assignment
Change of ownership
Changes are entered in the Register and the certificate, and published in the Bulletin (Article 19).
Collective marks
Associations
The Law has rules for marks of associations of producers.
Extension
Indefinite renewal
The term can be extended indefinitely in 10-year periods (Article 20).
Name or address
Change of the owner's details
Record the change so notices reach the right address.
Non-use and cancellation of a Georgian trademark
Under Article 27, a trademark registration can be cancelled if the mark has not been used continuously during 5 years for the registered goods in Georgia, if it became a generic term, or if the holder's use misleads consumers. Use resumed before the cancellation request protects the mark, and circumstances independent of the holder's will are not counted as non-use.
Keep dated proof of use in Georgia: invoices, packaging, advertising and website pages that show the mark with the goods or services.
How to check a trademark in Georgia
Search the Sakpatenti register and the Official Bulletin of Industrial Property. The 3-month period for challenges runs from the publication of the application data.
Sources used
- Law of Georgia No. 1795-IIS of 5 February 1999 on Trademarks, English text on WIPO Lex (as amended up to Law No. 1922 of 12 December 2017): Articles 9, 15, 16, 19, 20 and 27.
- Sakpatenti (National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia) for the register, forms and fees. We also check the 2024 amendment.
Georgia trademark FAQ
How long does a trademark last in Georgia, and from when?
10 years, extendable indefinitely by consecutive periods of 10 years (Article 20). It counts from the date of registration at Sakpatenti (Article 20(1)).
When should I renew a Georgian trademark, and is there a grace period?
File the extension request and pay the fee during the final year of validity (Article 20(2)).
What is the opposition period in Georgia?
Within 3 months from the publication of the application data in the Bulletin, any interested party can bring an action before the Chamber of Appeals against the registration decision, only on the grounds that Article 4 or 5 was violated (Article 16(4)).
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Georgia?
The official fee is set by the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) and changes. We confirm the current fee for your classes and quote the full cost before filing.
Can a foreign company register a trademark in Georgia?
Yes. An application is filed by the applicant or its representative, and foreign applicants normally use a Georgian representative. We confirm the current requirements before filing.
Can I assign a Georgian trademark?
Record changes of ownership in the Register so the register and the certificate are updated (Article 19). Ask us for the current procedure and fee.
Can a Georgian trademark be cancelled for non-use?
A registration can be cancelled if the mark has not been used continuously during 5 years for the goods it is registered for in Georgia. If use started or resumed between the end of the 5 years and the filing of the cancellation request, nobody can seek cancellation. Non-use caused by circumstances beyond the holder's will, such as import restrictions, does not count (Article 27).
How can I check the status of a Georgian trademark?
Use the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) register and check the publication, registration and renewal dates.
Can I claim priority from my home country?
Convention priority under Article 4 of the Paris Convention, and exhibition priority under Article 11, are recognised in the Law (definitions).
How do I change the owner's name or address?
Record the change with the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia (Sakpatenti) so notices and renewal reminders reach the right address. Ask us for the current form.
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