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Trademark processing time

Find updated processing times for trademark cases, including registration, changes, transfers, and renewals. Use our e-services for quicker feedback.

New applications

For new applications, it currently takes 7-8 weeks to receive feedback. You will then receive a letter or email notifying you that your trademark has been registered or you receive an order.

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Change information

Currently, it takes 3-4 months to recieve feedback for changes to your registration. You will then receive a letter or email notifying you that your trademark has been changed or you receive an order.

More information about changes to a registration

Transfer of ownership

Currently, it takes 3–4 months to receive feedback on a trademark transfer. You will then receive an email or letter informing you that the transfer has been registered or you receive an order.

More information on transferring ownership of a trademark

Renew a trademark registration

A trademark registration is valid for ten years, meaning you need to renew it every ten years. If you choose to renew your trademark via our e-service and pay by card, the registration will be renewed the next day. If you apply using a paper form or through a deposit account, it currently takes 1–2 months to receive confirmation.

More information on renewing your trademark registration