Belarus
Trademark Registration in Belarus- Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Belarus, a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe bordering Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, is a strategically important economy within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). With a population of approximately 9.3 million and a well-developed industrial base, Belarus serves as a significant market and a manufacturing hub, making it an important jurisdiction for brand owners seeking to protect their intellectual property in the Eurasian region.
Introduction
Belarus's legal system is rooted in civil law, reflecting its Soviet and post-Soviet legal traditions. Russian and Belarusian are the official languages of government, commerce, and the judiciary, and all trademark proceedings are conducted in Russian or Belarusian.
The country has maintained a modern intellectual property framework since the early 1990s. Belarus's trademark laws are codified in the Law of the Republic of Belarus on Trademarks and Service Marks, originally enacted on February 5, 1993, and subsequently amended to align with international standards. Trademark registration is essential for any business operating in or exporting to Belarus.
How the Belarus Trademark Registration Works?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Belarus.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the National Center of Intellectual Property (NCIP) and Belarusian courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Belarus.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in the Belarusian market.
Trademark Registration Procedure in Belarus
Here is the step-by-step process followed for trademark registration in Belarus
Filing
The application is submitted to the NCIP online or in paper form. Upon filing, the applicant receives a filing receipt with an application number and filing date. Applications may be filed as multi-class or single-class applications.
Examination
Applications undergo both formal examination and substantive examination. The Registrar may refuse an application if the mark is not distinctive, conflicts with existing rights, or falls within prohibited categories.
Publication
Within two months from the NCIP's decision to accept the application, the trademark is published on the official NCIP website.
Registration Certificate
If the application successfully passes all stages of examination, the trademark is registered in the State Register of Trademarks, and the applicant is issued a certificate of registration (subject to payment of the patent fee). The official fees for registration and publication must be paid within three months from the date of forwarding of the decision on registration.
Timeline
Timelines can vary depending on the complexity of the application, any objections raised, and administrative delays at the NCIP approximately 12-18 months. An accelerated examination procedure is available for applicants requiring faster registration.
Validity & Renewal
Initial registration period: 10 years from the filing date (application date). Renewal: Indefinitely renewable for successive 10-year periods. A request for renewal must be filed within the prescribed period, with a six-month grace period available subject to surcharge. Trademark rights become enforceable upon registration; however, the term of protection is calculated from the filing date.
Governing Law
Legal Framework
Trademark protection in Belarus is governed by:
• Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 2181-XII of February 5, 1993, "On Trademarks and Service Marks" — the primary legislation governing trademarks, which has been amended over the years to improve protection and align with international standards.
• Civil Code of the Republic of Belarus — provides the foundational legal framework for intellectual property rights, including the exclusive right to use trade names and trademarks.
Competent Authority
Trademark applications are filed with the National Center of Intellectual Property (NCIP) , which operates under the State Committee on Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus. The NCIP handles all aspects of trademark examination, registration, opposition, and record maintenance. Applications may be filed online or in paper form
Belarus is a member of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, the Madrid Protocol, the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services, the Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol, and the WIPO Convention. Belarus is also a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which is working toward a regional trademark system.
Trademark Services Available in Belarus
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Belarus trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Belarus trademarks to spot potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Belarus
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Belarus
Documents for Filing
Power of Attorney
Simply signed (no notarisation required).Must be executed by an authorized signatory.
Applicant's Details
Specimen of the Mark
List of Goods/Services
Priority Document
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Contact us for the latest details.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Timelines can vary depending on the complexity of the application, any objections raised, and administrative delays at the NCIP approximately 12-18 months. An accelerated examination procedure is available for applicants requiring faster registration.
Validity & Renewal
Initial registration period: 10 years from the filing date (application date). Renewal: Indefinitely renewable for successive 10-year periods. A request for renewal must be filed within the prescribed period, with a six-month grace period available subject to surcharge.
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