How to Trademark a Name in Colombia?

The requirements to trademark a name or logo in Colombia are as follows:

1. Conduct a trademark search to verify that the desired trademark is not already registered.

Before initiating the trademark registration process in Colombia, it is recommended to conduct a search for both phonetic and graphic precedents to identify any potential obstacles to registration.

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2. Pay the official fees established by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.

To proceed with the trademark registration, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce annually sets an official fee.

For the year 2024, the official fees set by the SIC for online trademark registration procedures are as follows:

• Application for trademark registration (first or single class): COP $1.219.000 (Colombian Pesos).
• Application for trademark (additional class in the same application): COP $609.500 (Colombian Pesos).

In addition to the SIC's official fees, the applicant should consider the fees charged by the selected attorney for handling the trademark registration process. These fees will vary depending on the attorney's expertise in intellectual property law and the quality of the service.

3. Fill out the trademark registration application form.

To initiate the trademark registration process in Colombia, it is necessary to complete a form containing the following information:

• Applicant's details, which can be an individual or a company.
• Name of the trademark to be registered.
• Class of the Nice Classification to which the products or services to be identified belong.
• Detailed description of the products or services to be identified with the trademark.

4. Attach the documents required by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.

Likewise, it is necessary to attach the following documents:

• Proof of payment of the official fees.
• Artwork or logo of the trademark to be registered.
• Power of attorney.

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