Macao SAR, China · Registration guide

Trademark registration in Macao SAR, China

Prepare a separate Macao application, paying particular attention to single-class filings, the agent appointment and the local language requirements.

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Prepared by Trademarkora · Official sources checked 7 September 2026

The short answer

What should you know before filing in Macao SAR, China?

Macao has a separate registration system. A mainland China registration does not itself provide Macao protection; obtain local protection through a DSEDT application and examination. [2]

Appoint an agent and check the power of attorney

Where the applicant is not a Macao resident or establishment, the application must be signed by an appointed agent. DSEDT identifies eligible agents including a locally registered lawyer, a Macao resident individual or a locally registered body corporate. The power of attorney needs proper authentication; arrange the document formalities before scheduling filing. [1][2]

The points that change a Macao filing plan

Use these questions to avoid assuming a neighbouring registration system works the same way.

Filing choices for Macao SAR, China: situation, decision and practical implications
Your situation	What to decide	Why it matters
The mark covers several classes	Prepare separate applications	Macao permits only one Nice class for each trademark application. Group the particular goods and services before preparing the forms, rather than assuming one multi-class application will be accepted. [2]
Your documents are prepared in English	Plan Chinese or Portuguese filing materials	The application form is completed in Chinese or Portuguese. Documents such as a foreign-language power of attorney need a translation into an official language with the required authentication or certification. [1]
You already filed in mainland China	Treat Macao as its own territory	DSEDT requires a local application and examination for Macao protection. WIPO also expressly excludes Macao from protection obtained through a Madrid designation of China. [2][5]

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A useful preparation example

For a Macao launch, bring the proposed mark and an itemised list of products or services. Keep the owner details and agent's instructions together. Ask which documents must be authenticated before anyone signs or sends originals.

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Prepare for a useful review

Prepare a document pack that can be checked before signature

Keep legal filing requirements and our service-preparation checklist distinct. The required form of authority depends on the applicant and documents.

Identify the owner, signatory and exact mark artwork before completing an authority document.
Keep the original-language company record with any proposed translation; ask which translation or certification is required before ordering it.
Separate goods and services by the intended class so the reviewer can confirm Macao's application structure.

Planning example — not a client case

Hypothetical example: a company plans a clothing line and a beauty service under one name. Use two scope lists and have the local filing structure checked. Do not order notarisation merely because an unrelated country's checklist asks for it.

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Editorial preparation guidance added 9 September 2026. Individual requirements and any legal conclusion need professional review.

How much does trademark registration in Macao SAR, China cost?

For the agreed mark, applicant, classes and filing route, the published all-in package covers the normal process through initial registration, including standard professional work and government application and registration fees, when there is no office action, refusal or opposition. Responses to objections or disputes, changes to the agreed scope and post-registration maintenance are quoted separately.

Published all-in filing prices

1 class: $599
2 classes: $998
3 classes: $1,397
4+ classes: Exact Quote

One trademark, one applicant, standard direct electronic filing; standard government filing fee included; country-specific standard item limits apply.

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Standard package

Application preparation, goods and services wording, filing-quality review, approved electronic filing and standard completion through initial registration, within the agreed scope.

Separate when needed

Non-standard official fees, translations, notarisation, objections, opposition and later maintenance are outside the standard scope unless expressly included.

Because each application covers one class, confirm how many separate applications your intended activities need before comparing the displayed quotation. Ask separately about document authentication, translation and any disputed proceedings; do not assume a headline filing price settles every later task. [4]

From application to registration

1
Complete the local application
Prepare the application and relevant annexes, including agent authority and any claimed priority documents. Follow DSEDT's current submission and payment instructions; an application with missing formalities needs attention before it can progress. [1]
2
Publication and opposition
The application notice appears in Series II of the Official Gazette. Third parties have two months from publication to oppose in writing. Keep publication separate from the later decision granting registration. [1]
3
Examination and decision
Under the Industrial Property Code, examination follows the opposition stage. DSEDT considers the application, objections and grounds for refusal before granting or refusing registration. A dispute can require evidence and additional procedural work. [4]
4
Check the grant and preserve the record
Approval is published separately. DSEDT links certificate collection to expiry of the one-month appeal period, or the relevant outcome where an appeal occurs. A certificate is not a substitute for checking the grant particulars. [1]

Our service planning reference is 7 months for a straightforward application. This is not an official average or a deadline commitment. Document preparation, examination, objections or opposition can change the total time.

Prepare your application

This is our service-preparation checklist, confirmed 6 September 2026. It is separate from the official eligibility and procedural rules linked in this guide; requirements depend on the applicant and filing route.

Documents & details

Trademark details, including the applicant’s name and address, the mark, and the goods or services.
A scan of the business licence or personal ID.
Power of attorney: signed, stamped, original.
Provide a mark image for both word and design marks.
Include the province and city in the applicant’s Chinese and English name/address details.
For a Hong Kong company, the power of attorney must be notarised by a Hong Kong international notary.

Planning & records

Filing acknowledgement estimate: 7–10 working days
Certificate format: Electronic certificate

A filing acknowledgement is not a registration. Confirm the final checklist and schedule before approving a filing.

Macao protection needs a local route

Direct application

File with DSEDT under Macao's Industrial Property Code, using the appointed agent where required. Existing protection elsewhere can inform the filing brief but does not replace Macao registration. [2]

International & neighbouring markets

A Madrid designation of China excludes Macao. Plan a local Macao application rather than treating an international registration naming China as coverage for this market. [5]

The published filing prices on this page describe the standard direct application scope. A different route, additional territory or unusual requirement needs its own scope confirmation.

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Keeping the registration in force

Registration runs for seven years from grant, not ten. It can be renewed indefinitely for further seven-year terms. The normal renewal window is the six months before expiry. [3]

DSEDT describes a further six months after expiry for late renewal with the applicable additional charge. Its FAQ says a registration expired for more than six months requires a new application. [2]

Lack of serious use for three consecutive years, without justifiable reason, is a ground for forfeiture. The Code addresses qualifying use and evidence, so preserve dated material showing how the mark is actually used. [4]

Keep the owner’s details, actual use records and renewal dates organised. A dispute or official notice needs its own review; it is not included automatically in a standard filing.

Sources & editorial notes

Prepared by Trademarkora. Official sources checked on 7 September 2026. Numbered links beside a rule open its supporting source.

Package prices come from Trademarkora’s current pricing release. Operational checklists and planning estimates come from our confirmed application reference, not official processing statistics. Where a current official timing indication is shown, it is separately labelled and linked.

Know your next step before you commit

Tell us the mark, your target country or region and what you sell. The free preliminary professional check helps decide whether to proceed, modify the plan or stop. You decide whether to purchase filing services after the review.

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