Kazakhstan Amends Several Key IP Acts

On 24 November 2025, Kazakhstan’s Head of State signed Law No. 233-VIII, introducing amendments to the Law On Trade Marks, Service Marks, Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin of Goods.

Key changes:

• Accelerated examinations: Preliminary examination may be requested within10 working days (previously one month); full examination within three months (previously four months).
• Extended opposition period: Opposition period has been extended to two months (previously 1 month).
• Suspension of proceedings: Application proceedings can now be suspended when alawsuit is filed in court.
• Adjournment of opposition hearings: Any party may request an adjournment of opposition hearings (previously only the applicant).

The amendments to the law will enter into force from 25 January 2026.

This article first appeared on the CWB website and reproduced with permission.