The official application fee for a standard individual trademark in the Czech Republic is CZK 5,000 for up to three classes of goods and services. If the conditions for electronic filing through the Czech Citizen Identity service (Identita občana) are met, the fee may fall to CZK 4,000. An online EU trademark application starts at €850 for one class.
The total budget may also include searches, legal assessment and a representative's work. It also depends on whether you protect one sign or the name and logo separately. This overview helps you calculate official fees and compare service quotes.
The fees were checked on 4 October 2026. This overview covers individual trademarks; collective and certification marks have different rates. Before filing, check the current fee schedule and the conditions of any discount.
What you pay for a Czech trademark
According to the Czech Industrial Property Office's fee schedule, the fee for accepting an individual trademark application is CZK 5,000 for up to three classes. Each additional class costs CZK 500.
The basic calculation for one application is therefore:
- One, two or three classes: CZK 5,000.
- Four classes: CZK 5,500.
- Five classes: CZK 6,000.
This is the fee for accepting the application. It does not include commissioned searches, name creation or a representative's fee, and it does not guarantee registration.
When the fee may fall to CZK 4,000
ÚPV states that a 20% discount, capped at CZK 1,000, is available when logging into its e-portal through Identita občana. According to the office, a regular email-and-password account does not qualify for this discount. The exact conditions are described in the ÚPV online filing guide.
For the basic CZK 5,000 fee, the 20% discount is CZK 1,000, resulting in CZK 4,000. For a CZK 5,500 fee, the maximum CZK 1,000 discount applies, resulting in CZK 4,500. These amounts are calculated from the published rate and discount conditions.
Do not confuse electronic filing in general with filing that qualifies for the discount. If a representative files for you, ask them to explain which fee their quote assumes and why.
What an EU trademark costs
An online application for an individual EU trademark is calculated differently:
- First class: €850.
- Second class: an additional €50.
- Third and each subsequent class: an additional €150 per class.
One application for two classes therefore costs €900, three classes €1,050, and four classes €1,200. The rates appear in EUIPO's fees and payments overview.
We keep these amounts in euros. A Czech-crown budget depends on exchange rates and possible transfer costs; a fixed conversion would quickly become outdated. These are also official fees excluding representative services.
The guide to a Czech or EU trademark helps you choose the territory. Do not choose between Czech and EU applications solely by the lower price. First determine the markets where you need protection, then prepare the search and application accordingly. The difference between a trademark and other checks is explained in business name, brand, domain and trademark.
Choose the number of classes according to your offering
Classes help categorise goods and services. However, an application needs a specific list of what you are seeking protection for. TMclass helps navigate the classification; ÚPV links to it in its answer to question 29.
Describe your offering before calculating the cost. If you sell products and also provide a service, include both in the brief for your representative. A vague description such as “online business” will not help them determine the appropriate scope.
For a Czech application, the basic fee is the same for one to three classes. That is not a reason to add random items just because they fit within the price. The list should reflect the intended offering. For an EU application, the second and subsequent classes also affect the price.
What else may be in the budget
Name searches
You can conduct an initial search yourself in public databases. The process is explained in how to check trademarks before choosing a business name.
If you commission a search, clarify its territorial scope, the variations to be searched and the output format. In its search services, ÚPV distinguishes an informational list of findings from an opinion on registrability and application risks, which its informational search does not include.
Legal assessment and application preparation
A representative may assess findings, propose a list of goods and services and handle communication with the office, as well as completing the application. Ask for an itemised scope. A package called “trademark registration” does not tell you which of these tasks it includes.
We do not give a universal price for these services here: we do not have comparable current quotes with the same scope. Request a specific calculation for your name, offering and markets. Also check whether the fee includes VAT.
Further work during the proceedings
Ask what happens if the office requests a response or a third party files an opposition. Does the quote include a response, or will the representative charge separately? Is the fee fixed, hourly or subject to an agreed cap?
These items do not automatically arise in every application. You do need to know how they will be handled if they occur.
Name and logo: one application or two?
When planning the budget, establish whether you want to apply for a word sign, a particular logo, or both separately. This is more than a question of completing one form; what matters is precisely what should be protected.
If you choose two separate Czech applications, each for up to three classes, the basic official fees total CZK 10,000 before any discounts. Two separate online EU applications for one class each total €1,700. This is multiplication of the rates, not a recommendation that every business needs two marks.
Discuss the appropriate form of protection before commissioning the service. This avoids comparing a one-application quote with a two-application quote and treating the difference as a higher price for the same work.
Three budgets you can calculate
A Czech application for up to three classes, prepared yourself: the basic administrative fee is CZK 5,000, or CZK 4,000 if the discount conditions are met. Add commissioned services if you use them.
A Czech application for four classes with a representative: CZK 5,500 before any discount, plus the agreed search, assessment and representation. You need a specific quote for these services to obtain the total price.
One online EU application for three classes: €1,050 in official fees, plus any services and transfer costs. If you also file a Czech application, that is an additional cost, not an item automatically included in this amount.
These examples use the checked rates. They are not offers from OverNazev.cz or quotes from a particular firm.
Allow for renewal too
According to ÚPV's information, a Czech trademark is valid for ten years from the application date. It can be renewed on request for further ten-year periods.
The current basic fee for a timely renewal request for an individual Czech trademark is CZK 2,500. For a request filed after the protection period expires, within six months at the latest, the fee schedule lists CZK 5,000. These are current rates for planning; they cannot be promised to remain unchanged until your future renewal.
Track renewal separately from the original application. If a representative manages the trademark, also check the cost of monitoring the deadline and handling renewal.
The steps in the proceedings are covered in trademark registration from search to registration. Prepare your budget before submitting the application.
What to ask for in a quote
Before commissioning the service, have the following confirmed:
- How many signs and separate applications the quote covers.
- The territory and goods or services for which they are prepared.
- Which part of the price is official fees and whether a discount is assumed.
- Whether the search covers only searching or also assessment of the findings.
- What representation includes and how additional work is charged.
- Whether service prices include VAT.
Paying a fee does not guarantee registration. EUIPO also expressly states that the application fee is not refunded if an application is refused; see its fee FAQ. Schedule name checks before filing, rather than afterwards.
Already have a candidate? Start with an initial check on OverNazev.cz, review the scope of each result and prepare a brief for a trademark search. You can then build a budget for your particular sign and offering.
When the name is still being created
Budget the fee for creating the name separately from trademark protection. The scope of work and examples of public prices are covered in how much business naming costs.