Trademark registration
18.07.2021
A trademark is a designation that lets buyers tell your goods and services apart from those of other companies: a word, a logo, a phrase or a combination of them. Registration with KAZPATENT gives you the exclusive right to the mark in Kazakhstan. Without it, proving the mark is yours is hard, and a competitor may register a similar designation first. KORGAN Law Firm handles trademark registration end to end, from checking the designation to obtaining the certificate.
What trademark registration gives you
- The exclusive right to the mark for the chosen Nice Classification classes of goods and services.
- Protection against those who sell their goods under your name or yours under theirs: the law provides liability for this.
- An intangible asset that can be licensed or sold.
- Grounds for claims and lawsuits against imitators, including sellers on marketplaces.
What we do
- Check the designation against registered marks and pending applications before filing.
- Select the Nice Classification classes and draft the list of goods and services: the client only picks what fits their business.
- Prepare the power of attorney and the electronic application and file it with KAZPATENT.
- Answer the examiner’s requests and defend the mark against a preliminary refusal.
- Support the case until the certificate is issued.
How registration works
- Checking the designation and preparing the electronic application.
- Paying the fee and filing the application through the KAZPATENT portal.
- Preliminary (formal) examination.
- Full substantive examination.
- Entry of the mark in the state register and issuance of the certificate.
Timeline
The standard procedure takes 7–9 months from filing to certificate. Examination deadlines are set by KAZPATENT. At the applicant’s request, an accelerated examination of about 3 months is available, but it costs more: 797,500 ₸ for all applicants, 6.8 times the standard examination for a legal entity and 9 times for a small or medium business. In both cases the priority date is the filing date.
Documents
- An image of the mark in PNG format, at least 945×945 pixels.
- A list of goods and services under the Nice Classification — we prepare it.
- A power of attorney for the representative — we prepare the draft.
- Proof of payment of the examination fee.
Trademark registration cost
The cost has two parts: KORGAN’s services and KAZPATENT fees, which the applicant pays directly. They are often called a state duty, but by law they are payment for the services of the expert organization under its price list (Article 3-1 of the Trademark Law).
| KORGAN service | Price |
|---|---|
| Full trademark registration support | 200,000 ₸ |
| Pre-filing check of the designation on its own. Included in full support | 20,000 ₸ |
KAZPATENT fee for the standard procedure — up to 3 Nice classes and up to 10 items in each, per the price list including 16% VAT in force since 1 January 2026:
| Stage | Legal entities | Small and medium businesses | Individuals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary examination | 31,718.75 ₸ | 23,789.06 ₸ | 22,203.13 ₸ |
| Full examination | 86,093.75 ₸ | 64,570.31 ₸ | 60,265.63 ₸ |
| Registration and certificate | 37,849.64 ₸ | 37,849.64 ₸ | 37,849.64 ₸ |
| Total fee | 155,662.14 ₸ | 126,209.02 ₸ | 120,318.40 ₸ |
Including our services, the total is about 326,000 ₸ for small and medium businesses and about 356,000 ₸ for legal entities. Each class above three and each item above ten in a class are paid separately. KAZPATENT charges for the examination, not for the result: the fee is not refunded if registration is refused, which is why we check the designation before filing.
Validity
Trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the filing date. It is renewed for another 10 years on a request filed in the last year of validity, as many times as needed.
Client video reviews
The videos were published in November 2023.
Zarina, founder of BodyPro, a nationwide chain of hardware cosmetology studios
“We operate in 9 cities of Kazakhstan with 12 branches. Naturally, when you expand and your company grows, you definitely need to register a trademark. Naturally, we turned to a very reliable team, a reliable firm — KORGAN. I want to say a huge thank you for the promptness and well-coordinated work.”
A long-standing KORGAN client
“I want to thank Saken and the company: they worked quickly and precisely. We didn’t even try to figure out how to do it, because there are people who do this. We entrusted it to them, and they handled it precisely. In general, the company works very well for us on new contracts and on receivables. When receivables get stuck, and some not entirely honest companies want to drag things out, we often turn to KORGAN, and they help us with pre-trial settlement and get debts paid — our legal security, so to speak. We have been working together for a long time. Rakhmet!”
Kseniya, founder of Simple Flower studio
“Today we received our long-awaited trademark. Many thanks to KORGAN and especially to Saken, who helped open the LLP and has always been in touch with me for a year and a half. Thank you very much, and may your company prosper!”
Frequently asked questions
How long does trademark registration take?
The standard procedure takes 7–9 months from filing to certificate. At the applicant’s request, an accelerated examination of about 3 months is available, but it costs more. In both cases the priority date is the filing date.
What does trademark registration cost?
KORGAN’s services plus KAZPATENT fees, which the applicant pays directly. KAZPATENT fees are often called a state duty, but by law they are payment for the services of the expert organization under its price list (Article 3-1 of the Trademark Law). They depend on the applicant — a legal entity, a small or medium business or an individual — and on the number of Nice classes and items in them. The amounts are in the “Trademark registration cost” section above, a detailed calculation — in the article “Trademark Registration Cost in Kazakhstan 2026”.
What documents are required to register a trademark?
An image of the mark in PNG format, at least 945×945 pixels, a list of goods and services under the Nice Classification, a power of attorney for the representative and proof of payment of the examination fee. We prepare the list and the draft power of attorney.
Why check a trademark before filing?
KAZPATENT charges for the examination, not for the result: the fee is not refunded if registration is refused. That is why we check the designation against registered marks and pending applications before filing. How and where to check a mark — see “Trademark Search in Kazakhstan: How and Where to Check a Mark”.
What if registration is refused?
We answer the examiner’s requests and defend the mark against a preliminary refusal. What to do after a refusal and how to challenge it — see “Trademark Registration Refused in Kazakhstan: What to Do and How to Appeal”.
How long is trademark registration valid?
10 years from the filing date. It is renewed for another 10 years on a request filed in the last year of validity, as many times as needed.
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- Trademark Registration Refused in Kazakhstan: What to Do and How to Appeal
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- Trademark for Marketplace Sellers in Kazakhstan 2026
- Who Owns a Logo Made by a Designer
- Intellectual Property in Kazakhstan 2026: A Guide for Business
Logos, texts, software and designs are also protected by copyright — see «Copyright protection».
To register a trademark, call us at +7 700 500 05 53 or leave a request on the website.