Austria
Trademark Registration in Austria- Protect Your Brand Nationwide
The Austrian Patent Office was founded in 1899 and has been the central authority for the protection of intellectual property in Austria for over 125 years. As a subordinate agency of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, it offers more than just legal protection for patents, trademarks, and designs. The Office support inventors and creatives in successfully implementing their ideas — whether through the registration, management, or international alignment of their intellectual property rights.
Why Trademark Registration in the Austria Is Important?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Austria.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Austrian Patent Office (ÖPA) and Austrian courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Austria.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in Austria’s stable and high-value market.
How the Austria Trademark Registration Works?
The Austria trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time.
Filing
A trademark is filed in the Austrian Patent Office with the Official fees. An acknowledgement of receipt is generated automatically. It includes the application number and a breakdown of the applicable fees.
Formal Examination
The Formal Examination covers aspects such as the representation of the trademark, the list of goods and services and any power of attorney.
Examination of Legality
The examination of legality comprises an investigation of whether the trademark is capable of being protected and a search for registration obstacles (e.g. lack of distinctiveness of the trademark, a solely descriptive statement of the trademark, etc.). If there are any such obstacles it will be notified and are entitled to express their opinion respecting these objections within a certain prescribed period. If there is no response or if unable to submit arguments capable of overriding the official objections, the application will be rejected. You are entitled to lodge an appeal against such an unfavourable decision before the Higher Regional Court of Vienna (Oberlandesgericht Wien) and subsequently the Supreme Court (Oberster Gerichtshof).
Registration
If the trademark applied for fulfils all registration requirements, it will receive a consecutive registration number with which it is entered in the trademark register and receive a confirmation of registration.
Publication
Registered trademark is published in the Austrian Trademark Gazette, issued on the 20th of each month.
Validity & Renewal
All trademarks registered have validity for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed for successive 10 year period.
Trademark Services Available in Austria
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for potential conflicts in Austria.
Trademark Registration Services
Complete filing and application management for Austria trademarks.
Trademark Renewal Services
Hassle-free renewals to maintain your Austrian trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Ongoing monitoring of Austrian trademarks to identify potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Austria
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Austria brand
Documents for Filing
Trademark details and logo (if applicable)
Description of goods/services (Nice Classification)
Applicant’s name and address
POA
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approx. 3–6 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.
Validity & Renewal
All trademarks registered have validity for 10 years from the filing date and may be renewed for successive 10 year period.
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