Licensing and License Recordal in Belarus

In Belarus, license agreements for patents, trademarks and industrial designs must be recorded in the State Register to be legally effective.

Legal Effect of Recordal

If a licence agreement is not recorded, it is considered legally ineffective and may be treated as null in disputes.

Important: Non-recordal may lead to serious legal risks for both licensor and licensee.

Required Documents

  • Power of Attorney from Licensor
  • Power of Attorney from Licensee
  • Signed License Agreement

Timing and Cost

Recordal takes approximately one month.

Cost: approximately 395 EUR.

Drafting or reviewing a licence agreement may cost from 180 to 250 EUR.

Important Notes

  • License must be re-registered after renewal of the underlying right
  • No criminal liability for non-recordal, but strong civil consequences

FAQ and Practical Notes

FAQ: License Recordal in Belarus

Practical questions about recording licence agreements in Belarus.

FAQ: Trademark Renewal in Belarus

Practical questions about renewal where recorded licences may also matter.

FAQ: Documents and Power of Attorney

Common questions about powers of attorney and supporting documents.

Related Pages

Belarus

Overview of intellectual property protection routes and services in Belarus.

Recordals

Recordal of IP changes, assignments, licences and register updates.

Renewal and Maintenance in Belarus

Keeping Belarusian IP rights in force through renewals and annuities.