What are the factors that affect the time to get a trademark certificate? 

The time it takes to obtain a trademark certificate varies depending on several factors, including: 

• The complexity of the application, 
• The country you are protecting the trademark in 
• The type of trademark application you filed; 
• The classification you have included within your application; 
• The responsiveness of the trademark office;  and 
• The backlog of applications being processed at the time of filing. 

How long does it take to get a trademark certificate? 

Generally, the trademark registration process can take anywhere from several months to several years to complete, depending on the country. 

In many countries, the trademark registration process involves a thorough examination of the application to ensure that it meets all of the legal requirements for registration. This process can take several months or more, during which time the trademark office may issue objections or requests for additional information or clarification.

Once the application is accepted for registration, the trademark office will typically publish the application in a public database for a period of time to allow for any interested parties to oppose the registration if they believe it infringes on their own rights. This period can last anywhere from several weeks to several months, depending on the country and the specific circumstances.

Time to get a trademark certificate by country

Whether you want to be selling on e-commerce sites, or franchising your concept, it is important to register your trademark and plan for it within the business plan.

This table shows the time it takes from first filing the trademark to obtaining the certificate of registration.

It's important to note that in some countries the process can also be expedited in some cases by paying an additional fee for expedited processing, or by choosing standardized goods and services which require less examination. These options may be useful for businesses that need to obtain their trademark registration as quickly as possible.

Why is a trademark certificate important? 

While a trademark is protected from filing, usually a certificate of registration provides comfort over the proof of ownership which may be required if: 

• You are looking for investors
• You are looking to license your intellectual property
• You are looking to franchise your intellectual property
• You are looking to commercialize your intellectual property
• You are looking to sell your products online on established website like amazon 
• You are investing in SEO 
• You are investing in domain names and want to avoid a domain name dispute 
• One of your competitors is head to head with you and may infringe on your trademarks

Overall, the trademark registration process can be time-consuming, and it is important to be patient and work closely with qualified trademark professionals to ensure that the application is filed correctly and any objections or oppositions are properly addressed.