Trademark Registration in Colombia
Why register a trademark in Colombia?
Colombia it is located in a strategic area in the northwestern part of South America. It has a track record of prudent macroeconomic and fiscal management, anchored on an inflation targeting regime, a flexible exchange rate, anda rule-based fiscal framework, which enabled the economy to grow uninterrupted since 2000. In 2020 Colombia registered a population of 50,88 millions and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita of US$5,332.77.
USD 6.05B Imports
Products and services imported by Colombia in 2021 were USD 6.05 billion
GDP USD 314.32B
Colombia’s GDP was USD 314.32 billion in 2021
51MM Population
The people registered in 2021 in Colombia were 51 million
Score 70.1%
Ease of doing business rank, 2020. Position 67 out of 190 countries.
Steps in the registration of trademarks in Colombia
Do you want to register your trademark in Colombia? These are the steps your brand must go through
Steps in the registration of trademarks in Colombia
Do you want to register your trademark in Colombia? These are the steps your brand must go through
Filing the application
We file the application with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC
Formalities check
SIC checks that all formalities are fulfilled
Publication
the application information is published in the Industrial Property Bulletin for third parties to take notice.
Oppositions period
a 30 business days period begins after the publication date for third parties to oppose to the registration.
Substantive exam
SIC checks whether the trademark can be registered and makes a decision.
Registration
if the SIC considers the trademark can be registered, it issues a decision registering the trademark and after that issues the title.
Trademark Registration in Colombia features
| Time until registration | Approximately 8 – 10 months | |
| Madrid Protocol Member | Yes | |
| Mid Term Declaration of Use | No | |
| Priority Claim | Yes | |
| Oppositions Period | 30 business days from the publication date | |
| Classification Used | Nice classification |
Trademark registration in Colombia Requirements
| To file the application | Owner’s data, sample of the mark, list of goods and/or services and Power of Attorney, simple signed. | |
| To renew a Trademark | Trademark data and Power of attorney (simple signed). | |
| To claim priority | Certified copy of the priory document translated into Spanish. |
Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark Registration in Colombia
To register a trademark in Colombia, the application must be filed with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC).
Trademarks in Colombia are granted for ten years from the registration date.
This will vary, depending on the trademark type and amount of classes of protection. To ask for a quote, contact us and we will sent you a quote within 24 hours. We offer special fees for trademark agencies.
Yes. Trademark protection in Colombia is granted only by its registration with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC). Additionally, whoever first files the trademark applications receives the priority over it. By registering your trademarks in this country, you will have exclusive exploitation rights over them within its territory.
No. The registration of a trademark in Colombia will only grant rights within this country’s territory.
Yes. Colombia is member of the Madrid Protocol for the registration of trademarks.