The Bulgarian Patent Office is in charge for trade mark applications in Bulgaria.
In the proceedings before this office, foreign natural and legal persons must be represented by an attorney or an industrial property representative authorised to practice in Bulgaria, for example by our law firm.
Depending on the client’s requirements, we can offer the trade mark registration from EUR 300 plus VAT for up to three classes; EUR 35 is added for each further class. The fee includes an initial assessment of the registrability of the trade mark and an indication of the scope of the necessary similarity search, the drafting of the application, the filing with the patent office and any correspondence up to registration in the trade mark register.
This is a “from” price. The search may fit within it, but depending on the specifics of the case – in particular the absolute and relative grounds for refusal and the related search – the fee may be higher. We agree the full fee with you in writing before we start work.
A written opinion on the registrability of the trade mark is available for an additional fee of EUR 200 plus VAT.
The above fees do not include representation in the event of a refusal of the application or opposition by a third party.
In addition to our fee, the Patent Office charges an application fee of EUR 265.87 for up to three classes, which has to be paid in advance.
Each additional trade mark class costs a further EUR 15.34. The issue of a trade mark certificate is optional and costs a further EUR 25.56.
The usual duration of the procedure (provided the application is not refused or opposed) is approximately 6 months.
All information is given without guarantee (as of October 2026). Official fees are set by the offices and may change; the current fee schedule applies.
Do you have a question about trade mark protection in Bulgaria? Then simply contact us!
