This page provides a comprehensive and detailed description of each step involved in applying for trademark registration in Colombia.

In Colombia, software (computer programs or applications) is registered through the National Copyright Directorate.

Copyright can be defined as a set of rules that pertain to literary and artistic activities. That is, the rights granted to creators for their literary, artistic, and scientific works.

Guide to determine if a trademark is registered in Colombia.

The registration of a trademark is not automatic. The application must undergo a substantive examination, during which the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC), the Trademark and Patent Office in Colombia, may find prior registrations, meaning other trademarks or slogans that may pose an obstacle to obtaining registration.

Therefore, before registering a trademark, it is advisable to determine if it is already registered in Colombia through a search of phonetic and graphic precedents to identify potential obstacles, such as identical or similar trademarks that identify identical or related products or services.

In Colombia (as of 2024), the costs to patent a product or process with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) are as follows:

a. SIC Fees for Patent Application (Online): COP 107.000.

b. Patentability Examination for Invention Patent (Online): COP 1.656.000.

c. SIC Fees for Utility Model Patent Application (Online): COP 95.000.

d. Patentability Examination for Utility Model (Online): COP 936.000.

e. Attorney Fees: These depend on the quality and expertise of the law firm you hire to assist with the drafting and preparation of the patent.

In this article, we will teach you how to patent an invention in Colombia.

In this article we explain the procedure to register a trademark in Colombia and what is the symbol of a registered trademark.

On this page, we will teach you how to register copyrights for artistic, scientific, and literary creations in Colombia.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of registering a business name as a trademark with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC).

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

In Colombia, the registration and protection of trademarks is an essential process for companies and businesses looking to establish their brand identity and secure their intellectual property rights. To ensure a successful trademark registration and to avoid potential legal challenges, it is crucial to seek the assistance of an expert trademark attorney.