FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about IP registration in Uzbekistan
The cost depends on the number of NICE classes and the complexity of the filing. Indicative cost is from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 UZS for a single class, including government fees and our representation. Each additional class costs 500,000 to 800,000 UZS. Use our calculator for an estimate.
The process usually takes 12–18 months: filing, formal examination (1–2 months), substantive examination (6–12 months), publication for opposition (3 months), and certificate issuance. Expedited procedures are available.
You’ll need: a completed application form, the trademark image (if graphic), a list of goods and services per NICE, applicant details (entity registration or passport), and a power of attorney for the representative. We help prepare the full package.
Yes — in Uzbekistan, both legal entities and individuals (including sole entrepreneurs) can register a trademark. The individual must be registered as a business entity.
NICE (International Classification of Goods and Services) is a 45-class system used worldwide. Classes 1–34 cover goods; 35–45 cover services. The number you need depends on your business scope. Our specialists help define the optimal set.
Yes — trademarks can be registered in any language and script (Latin, Cyrillic, etc.). Combined marks with multilingual words and graphic elements are also possible.
Similarity doesn’t always mean refusal. What matters is the degree of similarity and the overlap of NICE classes. Our experts run a detailed analysis and propose a strategy: refinement, argumentation of differences, or alternatives.
No — Uzbek registration is territorial. For international protection, file under the Madrid Protocol, which extends coverage to 130+ countries. PACT handles international filings.
A trademark is registered for 10 years from the filing date, renewable for further 10-year terms indefinitely. File renewals before expiry.
PACT clients receive regular updates: filing acceptance, examination results, publication, certificate. You’re always informed of the current state.