What is the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic (ÚPV SR)

Founder & Trademark Attorney · July 21, 2025

The Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic (ÚPVSR) grants and administers all industrial property rights, including trademarks, patents, designs, and geographical indications.

This office examines trademark applications, maintains the national register, publishes applications for opposition and cancellation proceedings, and records renewals, assignments, and registrations. ÚPVSR is based in Bánska Bystrica.

A trademark that's registered with the ÚPVSR grants protection within the Slovak jurisdiction, so businesses seeking broader protection need to file a separate application either with the EUIPO or through other individual jurisdictions.

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