Trademark registration in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the usual entry point to Central Asia, and the national office publishes a clear tariff and statutory deadlines. Correspondence is in Kazakh or Russian, which shapes who handles the file.
Trademark registration in Kazakhstan: cost and stages
Trademark registration in Kazakhstan is handled by the National Institute of Intellectual Property (Kazpatent). Under its tariff from 1 January 2026, a legal entity pays 117,812.50 tenge including VAT for filing and examination of an application with up to three classes and ten items per class, then 37,849.64 tenge for registration, the certificate and publication. Extra classes and items cost more. The preliminary examination takes up to one month and the full examination up to seven months from filing. Protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and is renewable.
Applications are filed in Kazakh or Russian, online, in person or by post. Kazpatent states that an applicant can act directly or through a patent attorney or another representative under a power of attorney. A foreign company usually appoints a Kazakh patent attorney to receive notices and answer queries in the office language; confirm with the attorney whether representation is mandatory in your case.
Kazakhstan in a regional plan
Kazakhstan is a Madrid member since 8 December 2010. WIPO lists its individual fee at CHF 255 for three classes plus CHF 76 for each additional class, so a designation from an EU home mark is often the cheaper way to add it. A national filing gives direct control over the Russian and Kazakh versions of the name. A national registration covers Kazakhstan only; Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan need their own filings or designations. See also our Central Asia page and the Madrid guide.
Nothing here is legal advice; it is general information as of November 2026. Filings we coordinate are made by a Kazakh patent attorney in the brand owner’s company name. Registration itself is never guaranteed. Other offices are compared in our country table.
Kazpatent registration at a glance
Tariffs for legal entities including VAT, from Kazpatent’s tariff of 1 January 2026, checked on 3 November 2026. Small businesses and individuals pay lower rates.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | National Institute of Intellectual Property (Kazpatent) |
| Who can file / representative | The applicant directly, or a patent attorney or other representative under a power of attorney; foreign companies should confirm the representation rule with a Kazakh attorney |
| Application | In Kazakh or Russian; online, in person or by post |
| Classes | Nice classes; the base fee covers up to three classes and ten items per class |
| Official fees | Filing and examination 117,812.50 tenge; each class over three adds 14,821.06 (preliminary) and 20,173.13 (full examination). Registration, certificate and publication 37,849.64 tenge, plus 11,185.72 per class over three. Expedited examination 797,500 tenge |
| Examination | Preliminary examination within one month; full examination within seven months of filing |
| Publication and opposition | Registration is published; Kazpatent’s procedure pages set out no pre-registration opposition period, so ask the attorney how third parties can challenge |
| Typical timing | About seven to eight months for an application without objections; expedited examination shortens the full examination to three months |
| Validity and renewal | 10 years from filing, renewable in the last year; six months to restore a missed deadline. Renewal 218,835.42 tenge, plus 33,013.39 per class over three |
| Use requirement | Non-use can lead to cancellation; confirm the current rules with the attorney |
General information, not legal advice. Kazpatent tariffs are revised periodically and amendments to the trademark law took effect in January 2026.
Filing in Kazakhstan
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Search
Latin and Cyrillic versions, including how Russian speakers will spell the name.
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Choose the route
National application, or Madrid designation from your home mark.
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Appoint the attorney
Power of attorney for a Kazakh patent attorney who handles correspondence.
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File and pay
In Kazakh or Russian, with the goods list per class.
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Preliminary examination
Formal check within one month.
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Full examination
Distinctiveness and earlier marks, within seven months of filing.
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Registration fee and certificate
Pay after a positive decision; diary the ten-year renewal.
What to prepare
- Owning company’s legal name and address
- Power of attorney for the patent attorney
- The mark, plus Cyrillic or Kazakh versions you plan to use
- Goods list per class, translated into Russian or Kazakh
- Priority document if claiming an earlier filing
- Fee budget for extra classes and items beyond ten per class
Mistakes in Kazakh filings
No Cyrillic version
Shops and marketplaces may write the brand in Cyrillic; protect that form if you will use it.
Long goods lists
Each item beyond ten per class adds a fee at two examination stages.
Assuming regional coverage
A Kazakh registration does not cover Uzbekistan or other neighbours.
Untranslated documents
Correspondence is in Kazakh or Russian; delays follow if no one can answer quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does trademark registration cost in Kazakhstan (регистрация товарного знака стоимость)?
For a legal entity, Kazpatent charges 117,812.50 tenge for filing and examination of up to three classes and 37,849.64 tenge for registration, including VAT, under the 2026 tariff. Attorney fees are separate.
How long does trademark registration take in Kazakhstan?
Preliminary examination takes up to one month and full examination up to seven months from filing, followed by registration. Expedited examination shortens the full examination to three months for a higher fee.
Can I register a trademark in Kazakhstan through Madrid (регистрация товарного знака РК)?
Yes. Kazakhstan has been a Madrid member since 2010, and WIPO lists its individual fee at CHF 255 for three classes plus CHF 76 per additional class.
In what language is a Kazakh trademark application filed?
In Kazakh or Russian. Goods lists and documents need translation if they are in another language.
How long is a trademark valid in Kazakhstan?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for further periods. Renewal is requested in the last year, with six months to restore a missed deadline.
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