Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

What Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej does

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (UPRP, Polish Patent Office) is a state administrative body established in 1918/1919 and headquartered in Warsaw at Al. Niepodległości 188/192. It operates under the supervision of Poland's Ministry of Development and Technology and is the sole national authority empowered by the Industrial Property Law Act (2000) to examine and grant patents, utility model rights, trademark rights, industrial designs, geographical indications, and topographies of integrated circuits. UPRP also serves as Poland's gateway to European and international IP systems, processing PCT international applications, validating European patents, facilitating Madrid Protocol trademarks, and cooperating with WIPO, EPO, EUIPO, UPOV, ARIPO, EAPO, the Visegrád Patent Institute (V4), and the CETMOS network of nine Central European offices.

The office's core digital infrastructure is the PUEUP (Platforma Usług Elektronicznych Urzędu Patentowego RP) — an integrated electronic services platform comprising e-Profil (electronic filing and two-way correspondence), e-Wyszukiwarka (search engine), e-Rejestry (online public registers), e-Powiadomienia (automated deadline notifications), and e-Płatności (electronic fee payments). PUEUP is accessible via web and through native Android and iOS mobile apps, supports electronic identity verification through Profil Zaufany, Węzeł Krajowy, and qualified electronic signatures, and is integrated with WIPO ePCT and DAS, EPO eOLF, and EUIPO DesignClass. The office maintains seven public registries and a network of Patent Information Centres across Poland.

UPRP is funded through the Polish state budget, with operating costs supplemented by regulated administrative fees for filings, examinations, renewals, and registry extracts. Customer-facing services include the IP Scan diagnostic for SMEs, the Fast Track accelerated procedure for trademarks and designs, the PPH accelerated patent procedure, nationwide school IP education programs, and the 2026 SME Fund grant administration. User segments span individual inventors, SMEs, large corporations with multi-jurisdictional portfolios, Polish patent attorneys (Rzecznicy Patentowi), educational institutions, and international applicants.

Name

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

Legal name

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

Website

https://uprp.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (UPRP) is Poland's national patent office, granting patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications, and serving inventors, SMEs, corporations, and patent attorneys through the PUEUP electronic platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej is Poland's national patent office and government administrative body that examines and grants industrial property rights including patents, utility model rights, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications, and topographies of integrated circuits. It operates the PUEUP electronic services platform enabling online application filing, two-way correspondence with examiners, online fee payments, registry searches, and automated notifications, and processes European patent validation, PCT international applications, Madrid Protocol trademarks, and EUIPO community trademark applications as Poland's gateway to international IP systems.

Product overview

Urząd Patentowy Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Polish Patent Office, UPRP) is a government intellectual property office, not a commercial software product company. Its offerings consist of official government services and digital platforms for administering industrial property rights in Poland. The core digital infrastructure is the Platforma Usług Elektronicznych Urzędu Patentowego (PUEUP), a unified electronic services platform integrating electronic filing (e-Profil), electronic registers (e-Rejestry), electronic search (e-Wyszukiwarka), online payments (e-Płatności), and automated notifications (e-Powiadomienia). Supporting services include a mobile application (PUEUP mobile) for Android and iOS, an educational platform (Platforma Edukacyjna) with an e-library, the IP Scan diagnostic service for SMEs, an accelerated Fast Track procedure for trademarks and industrial designs, the PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) for accelerated patents, and the Ośrodki informacji patentowej network of patent information centers. The office also publishes the Biuletyn Urzędu Patentowego (BUP) and Wiadomości Urzędu Patentowego (WUP), and provides access to international IP databases and filing tools including WIPO services (ePCT, DAS), EPO tools (eOLF), and EUIPO resources (DesignClass). The product portfolio is a platform-plus-services architecture designed for applicants, IP professionals, and the general public seeking industrial property protection in Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PUEUP (Platforma Usług Elektronicznych): Electronic Services Platform - the online portal for electronic filings, payments, and registry access
• PUEUP Mobile
• e-Wyszukiwarka
• e-Profil
• e-Płatności
• e-Rejestry
• e-Powiadomienia
• e-Baza Wiedzy

Products and services

• PUEUP (Platforma Usług Elektronicznych Urzędu Patentowego RP) Unified electronic services platform of UPRP serving as the public electronic point of contact (e-skrytka podawcza) and integrating e-filing, e-registers, e-search, e-payments, and e-notifications into a single portal for applicants, IP professionals, and the public seeking industrial property protection in Poland.
• e-Profil (Electronic Submission and Correspondence) Electronic submission and correspondence module within PUEUP enabling applicants to file industrial property applications (inventions, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, geographical indications), submit documents, and receive official confirmations and communications digitally.
• e-Wyszukiwarka (Electronic Search Engine) Electronic search engine for patents, utility models, trademarks, industrial designs, and other industrial property records maintained by UPRP, enabling prior art searches and freedom-to-operate analyses for inventors, attorneys, and researchers.
• e-Rejestry (Electronic Public Registries) Electronic registers providing online access to the Polish Patent Office's public registries including the patent register, utility model register, trademark register, industrial design register, geographical indication register, and semiconductor topography register for legal verification and due diligence.
• e-Płatności (Online Fee Payments) Online payment service integrated within PUEUP for paying official fees related to industrial property rights, supporting payments via Paybynet (Krajowa Izba Rozliczeniowa) and Paybylink/Autopay, including BLIK, credit/debit cards, and bank transfers.
• e-Powiadomienia (Electronic Notifications) Automated notification service that alerts registered PUEUP users about upcoming deadlines for renewal fees and other time-sensitive events related to their industrial property rights.
• e-Baza Wiedzy (Electronic Knowledge Base) Electronic knowledge base providing access to educational and informational resources about industrial property protection, filing procedures, and related topics for applicants, attorneys, and the general public.
• PUEUP Mobile Mobile application for Android and iOS providing on-the-go access to PUEUP account information, with limited functionality compared to the web platform, focused on browsing account data and supporting the Polish e-Delivery (e-Doręczenia) system.
• Biuletyn i Wiadomości UPRP (Official Bulletins and Journals) Official publications of the Polish Patent Office. BUP (Biuletyn Urzędu Patentowego) publishes notices of trademark, invention, and utility model applications; WUP (Wiadomości Urzędu Patentowego) publishes granted patents, protective rights, and registrations.
• Platforma Edukacyjna (Educational Platform) Educational platform providing online courses, training materials, and resources on intellectual and industrial property protection, including an e-library (E-biblioteka) with publications and reference materials for schools, universities, and the public.
• IP Scan (Initial IP Diagnostic for SMEs) Initial intellectual property diagnostic service for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, providing a preliminary assessment of a company's IP assets and protection needs.
• PL Front Office – Zgłoszenia EP (European Patent Front Office) Online service for submitting European patent applications designating Poland, allowing applicants to file and manage European patent applications through UPRP's electronic system.
• Tryb Fast Track (Accelerated Examination) Accelerated examination procedure for trademark and industrial design applications, providing faster registration compared to standard procedures for qualifying applications.
• Procedura przyspieszona PPH (Patent Prosecution Highway) Accelerated patent grant procedure leveraging the results of examination from another patent office that has already analyzed a similar application, shortening the overall patent grant timeline.
• Ośrodki informacji patentowej (Patent Information Centres Network) Network of patent information centers across Poland providing public access to patent databases, technical literature, and advisory services for inventors and businesses seeking IP guidance.
• CETMOS (Central European Trade Mark Observation Service) Trademark search service covering 9 Central European countries plus the EUIPO community trademark register, providing identity or similarity analysis of trademarks conducted by expert examiners within 4 weeks, with English-language reports for investors and businesses verifying trademark availability across the Central European market.

Quantifiable outcome

• First comprehensive study on patent commercialization in Poland published by UPRP in 2026, tracking what happens to Polish inventions after obtaining patent protection - how many reach market, barriers to implementation, technology transfer effectiveness

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Visegrad Patent Institute (VPI)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2007VPI is an intergovernmental organization for patent cooperation established by the four Visegrad Group countries (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary). VPI holds status as an International Searching Authority (ISA) and International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) under the PCT system. UPRP cooperates with VPI for international patent search and examination services.
• CETMOS (Central European Trade Mark Observation Service) - 9 Central European Patent OfficescoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2007CETMOS is a joint initiative of 9 Central European patent offices (Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia) providing trademark search services covering all participating countries and the EUIPO community trademark register via a single order. Services are conducted by expert examiners, completed within 4 weeks, with English-language reports. This allows investors and businesses to verify trademark availability across the Central European market before entering. Orders submitted and results delivered electronically.
• WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)coreTechnology or IntegrationWIPO is a UN agency that is the global forum for IP policy, services, information, and cooperation. UPRP cooperates with WIPO as Poland's designated national office, processing PCT international applications and facilitating access to WIPO's international databases. WIPO operates from Geneva with regional offices in Algeria, China, Brazil, Japan, Russia, and Singapore. UPRP also participates in WIPO's electronic recruitment system.
• EPO (European Patent Office)coreTechnology or IntegrationEPO is the executive body of the European Patent Organisation responsible for granting European patents. UPRP cooperates with EPO on European patent procedures, eOLF (epoline Online Filing) system, and validation of European patents in Poland. EPO operates from Munich, The Hague, Berlin, Vienna, and Brussels.
• EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office)coreTechnology or IntegrationEUIPO manages EU-wide trademark and industrial design rights. UPRP cooperates with EUIPO on convergence programs for harmonized IP practices, community trademark applications, and community industrial design registrations. EUIPO is based in Alicante, Spain.
• UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPOV is an intergovernmental organization based in Geneva that provides a system of plant variety protection based on the UPOV Convention. UPRP cooperates with UPOV on plant variety protection matters relevant to Poland's agricultural and horticultural sectors.
• ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARIPO promotes intellectual property protection in Africa through regional cooperation. UPRP maintains cooperation with ARIPO as part of its international IP network.
• EAPO (Eurasian Patent Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAPO provides a regional patent system for Eurasian countries. UPRP cooperates with EAPO to facilitate Eurasian patent protection for Polish applicants and coordinate on international patent matters.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European Commission sets EU IP policy and regulations. UPRP cooperates with the Commission on EU IP legislative initiatives, the EU geographic indications system for craft and industrial products (new regulations in force), and the EU SME Fund program for IP protection.
• Council of the European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Council of the EU is a co-legislator on EU IP regulations. UPRP participates in Council working groups on IP matters as part of Poland's representation in EU legislative processes.
• Autopay S.A.minorOthersAutopay S.A. (based in Sopot, Poland) provides online payment processing services (Paybylink) for the PUEUP platform. Supports credit/debit cards (Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, MasterCard Electronic, Maestro) and other payment methods. Contracted by UPRP as an electronic payment operator under the Payment Services Act.
• Krajowa Izba Rozliczeniowa S.A. (KIR)minorOthersKIR (based in Warsaw, Poland) provides the Paybynet online payment service for the PUEUP platform, enabling secure electronic payments for industrial property fees. KIR is Poland's national clearing house and payment processor. Contracted by UPRP as an electronic payment operator.
• European Trade Mark and Design Network (Convergence Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPRP participates in the EUIPO-led Convergence Program (CP6, CP10, and related initiatives), developing common practices for industrial designs and trademarks across EU national offices. This includes harmonized criteria for assessing online disclosure of industrial designs, graphic representations of designs, and other procedural standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Slovenský úrad priemyselného vlastníctva (Slovak Industrial Property Office): Slovakia's national IP office and fellow VPI/CETMOS member. Closely comparable mandate, regional cooperation, and Central European positioning to UPRP.
• Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI France): France's national IP office handling patents, trademarks, designs, and geographical indications with online filing tools. Comparable scope, mandate, and EU/international cooperation profile to UPRP.
• United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO): UK's national IP office administering patents, trademarks, and designs with mature electronic services. Functionally aligned with UPRP in mandate, scale, and digital platform maturity.
• Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA): Germany's national patent and trademark office. Closest direct functional peer to UPRP, administering patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs nationally with electronic filing platforms and integration into EPO/EUIPO systems.
• Szellemi Tulajdon Nemzeti Hivatala (Hungarian IP Office / HIPO): Hungary's national IP office and fellow V4/VPI member. Comparable in scope, regional role, and CETMOS participation to UPRP.
• Úřad průmyslového vlastnictví (Czech Industrial Property Office): Czech Republic's national patent office and VPI partner. Operates a near-identical mandate, is a CETMOS member, and shares V4 regional cooperation with UPRP.

Broad incumbents

• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): U.S. national patent and trademark office. While geographically distinct, USPTO is a leading global comparator in scope, scale, electronic platform sophistication, and PPH participation.
• European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO): EU agency administering EU-wide trademarks and designs. UPRP participates in EUIPO Convergence Programs and routes community filings; EUIPO is a partial substitute/complement to UPRP's national trademark/design work.
• European Patent Office (EPO): Regional patent granting authority for European patents. UPRP cooperates with EPO via eOLF integration and European patent validation; EPO operates at a broader, supranational scope.

Others

• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO): UN agency coordinating global IP policy and operating the PCT and Madrid systems. UPRP is a designated national office interacting with WIPO for international filings, priority document exchange (DAS), and statistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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