Trademark Registration in Colombia
Overview of Trademark Protection in Colombia
The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, oversees trademark registrations in Colombia, granting exclusive rights across the entire country with just one application. As a member of the Madrid Protocol, Colombia allows businesses to designate their trademark in an International Registration (IR) through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), offering a simplified process for obtaining protection in multiple countries.
As one of the largest economies in South America, Colombia is an increasingly attractive market, and registering your trademark here ensures strong legal enforcement of your intellectual property. By protecting your trademark in Colombia, your business is well-positioned for future growth and potential expansion across the Andean region and broader Latin America.
Aspect
Details
Official Trademark Office
Superintendence of Industry and Commerce Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (SIC)
Relevant Law
The Andean Pact
Countries Covered
Colombia
Registration Period
10 years (renewable)
Renewal Requirement
Every 10 years
Trademark Examination
The application process includes first a formalities check, after which the mark is published for third party oppositions.
If there are no oppositions, the application is sent for a final examination by the SIC under both absolute and relative grounds. The absolute grounds assessment primarily evaluates whether the mark is distinctive enough to differentiate your goods and/or services from those of others.
Additionally, under relative grounds, the SIC will assess whether your mark is likely to deceive, cause confusion, or conflict with any identical or similar prior registrations.
Opposition Period
30 days after publication
Use Requirement
Must be used within 3 years of registration to maintain validity
Average Registration Time
8-10 months if no refusals or objections occur
Unique Aspects
– Colombia is a member of the Madrid Agreement and of the Madrid Protocol.
– Colombia follows a single-class filing system
– Colombia is part of the Andean Community (CAN), a regional grouping with Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, which offers certain reciprocal rights within this Community
Fixed registration prices. No surprises.
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The National Registration fee, starts at:
Basis fee Colombia
EUR 900
Additional class
EUR 600
Trademark registration prices are per trademark and always include the local official authority fee and Trademarkhost services like…
- Identical check
- trademark assessment
- Risk analysis
- Strategy advice
- Classification analysis and specification
- Filling of Applications up to and including registration
- Certificate of registration
- First advice refusal and/or opposition
VAT: For EU members all prices are exclusive of VAT.
Aprox. Prices: These are indicative, non-binding, starting prices and the final cost may vary depending on your specific situation, including the number of classes, and any changes to official fees set by the relevant government authority.
International Registration system: If you are considering using the Madrid International Trademark System, please note that costs per country are typically lower compared to filing directly through national procedures. We’re happy to check whether this option is suitable for your specific case — just get in touch with us for a tailored quote.
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