Registering a trademark with the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (OSIM) is a key step for any entrepreneur or company that wants to protect its identity on the market.

What is a trademark?
A trademark is a distinctive sign – name, logo, slogan, packaging, etc. – that differentiates a company’s products or services from those of its competitors.

Advantages of OSIM registration:

• Exclusive right to use the trademark for the selected products/services.
• Legal protection against copying or unauthorized use by third parties.
• Increased business value – the trademark becomes a commercial asset that can be licensed or sold.
• Investment security – branding and marketing campaigns are safeguarded over time.

How does registration work?

1. Preliminary research – checking availability in the OSIM database.
2. Application filing – submitting the OSIM form and specifying the products/services (Nice Classification).
3. Examination stage – OSIM verifies compliance with legal conditions.
4. Publication in BOPI – the Official Bulletin of Industrial Property.
5. Issuance of the certificate – if no oppositions are filed, or after resolving them.

Duration and costs:

• Protection lasts 10 years, with unlimited renewal.
• OSIM fees vary depending on the product/service classes covered.