Legal basis is the Industrial Property Act, in force since August 22, 2001, with amendments in force since April 15,2016. Poland is a member of the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol. Since May 1st, 2004, Poland has been a member of the European Union.

Trademark registration classification:

Nice Classification

Requirements:

• The full name and address of the applicant;
• A good representation of the logo or design, if appropriate;
• List of goods and/or services with indication of class numbers according to the Nice Agreement
• A non-legalized power of attorney is sufficient.
• Certified copy of the priority document if claimed.

Procedure:

• A trademark application has to be filed before the Patent Office by a local agent. 
• The trade mark registration procedure in Poland is currently based on a detailed examination of the trade mark applied for, covering both absolute and relative grounds for refusal.
• After registration the trademark is published in the monthly “Wiadomosci Urzedu Patentowego”. 
• If the statutory requirements for registration are met, a decision on registration is granted
• An opposition may be filed only after the registration has been granted. 
• The opposition period is 6 months from the publication date of the registration in the ‘Wiadomosci Urzedu Patentowego’.
• It takes approximately 2 years from first filing to registration. 

Duration and Renewal: Protection begins with the date of application. A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from date of application. The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years.