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

The registration of a trademark can have international effects. On this page, we will guide you on how to register a trademark worldwide.

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

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.

The process for registering a trademark in Colombia is as follows:

If your trademark application filed through the Madrid Protocol has been provisionally refused in Colombia, you may consider the following steps to overcome the refusal.

First, you will need the assistance of a local attorney, who is familiar with Colombian trademark law, to respond to the provisional refusal.

How to trademark a name or a logo in the United States?

The registration of a trademark in the United States of America must be done with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (Acronym: USPTO).

Start a trademark search or a trademark application in the United States here:

The requirements to register a trademark in Colombia are the following: