News: Registration of trademark in Colombia

Registration of trademark in Colombia and its features

Trademark registration is necessary in order to preserve the brand identity, legalize your economic activity and avoid judicial proceedings or fines. In the territory of Colombia, which is economically developed country, registration of trademark has its own peculiarities and nuances.

Features of registration of trademark in the territory of Colombia

Registration of trademark in Colombia will allow businessman to retain legal rights to his own business, as well as obtain protection in case of violation of his rights by third parties. It is not necessary to be a resident of the country to submit documents for registration.

In addition, Colombia is a party only to the Madrid Protocol, and the foregoing means the following:

• International application can be based on primary registration or basic application.

• The Office of Colombia is entitled to set the fee individually.

• The Madrid Protocol provides opportunity to establish links with the regional trademark registration system.

• Possibility of compiling international application in English, Spanish or French.

The decision on registration can be made within 18 months after the immediate submission of the application.

The Madrid agreement makes it possible to significantly simplify the procedure for registering trademark both in economic terms and in terms of the complexity of registration.

When registering trademark in Colombia, it is necessary to submit the required package of documents. The specialists of Law&Trust will help carry out the registration procedure for you at a high professional level within the shortest possible time.

What is the cost of registering trademark in Colombia?

The cost of registering trademark in Colombia with the help of the lawyers of Law&Trust depends on the class of goods and/or services you are interested in, as well as the range of additional services that may be required during registration. You can clarify the exact cost of services  during consultation with our lawyer.