Register Trademark Online

When registering a trademark, “designation” implies a logo, slogan, or company name.

Trademark registration with Sakpatenti is now done electronically from any city in Georgia. To apply to register a trademark, you need to fill out basic information regarding the future trademark rightsholder: company name, legal address, PSRN, and trademark designation.

The entire process can take up to 10-12 months. Most of this time is spent researching whether an identical or similar trademark exists or is pending registration. The total timeframe depends heavily on current Georgian legislation and international treaties.

Sakpatenti offers an option to expedite the trademark registration process for a one-time fee of $840. However, the expedited trademark registration application may be challenged in the future based on later received international trademark applications.

Trademark rights are considered in effect when the trademark is approved and registered with Sakpatenti. To avoid claims from third parties, it is recommended to use the trademark as soon as it is registered. The law does not prohibit using a designation (name, logo) during the application process or even without registration. However, using a designation yet to be registered as a trademark, you bear the corresponding risks, such as the risk of violating someone's existing trademark rights without knowledge.

Although the trademark verification process and obtaining a certificate takes over a year, you get temporary protection for your trademark once you apply. No third party can apply for a similar or identical trademark when you file your application. In case they apply, their application will be denied because your application will have an earlier priority date.

Once a trademark is registered with Sakpatenti, it will be protected in Georgia. However, an additional filing of an international application or separate applications with the patent offices of other countries is required to obtain protection on their territories.

Sadly, a one-stop "worldwide" trademark registration does not exist. Instead, you can register a trademark in multiple countries by filing separate applications at their respective patent offices or apply for a Madrid System trademark effective in 116 countries at once.