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Trademark Registration in Columbia- Protect Your Brand Nationwide

Trademark protection in Colombia are administered by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC). Colombia is a member of the Andean Community. SIC conducts both absolute and relative examination, including examination against earlier registered or pending trademarks. The process is fully digital and known for its efficiency and transparency.

Why Trademark Registration in the Columbia Is Important for Brand Protection?

Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Colombia.

Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) and Colombian courts.

Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across all regions of Colombia, regardless of where the business operates.

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How the Columbia Trademark Registration Works

The Columbia trademark registration system follows a structured sequence of reviews, publications, and legal checks. These steps ensure that trademarks meet all statutory requirements and remain protected over time. 

1

Filing

Trademark applications are filed with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) either electronically through SIC’s online platform, or physically at SIC offices. An application number and filing date are issued upon submission.

2

Examination

SIC conducts a formal examination and if deficiencies are found, the applicant is required to rectify them within the prescribed deadline

3

Acceptance & Publication

The SIC examines the mark for distinctiveness and conflicts with prior registrations, and if accepted it is published in the Industrial Property Gazette (Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial).

4

Opposition Period

Following publication, third parties may file an opposition within 30 working days from the publication date. Opposition proceedings are handled by SIC.

5

Registration

If no opposition is filed or is resolved in the applicant's favor, the SIC issues the final Resolution of Registration and the Trademark Registration Certificate is available digitally.

6

Validity & Renewal

A Colombian trademark is valid for 10 years from the registration date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed within the statutory renewal window

Trademark Services Available in Columbia

01

Attorney-Assisted Search

In-depth legal search for conflicts.

02

Trademark Registration Services

Full filing and application management.

03

Trademark Renewal Services

Complete filing and application management with Columbia

04

Watch & Monitoring Services

Continuous monitoring of Columbia trademarks to spot potential conflicts

05

Ownership Transfer / Assignment

Efficient handling of trademark ownership

Requirements for Filing

Applicant’s legal name, address and nationality

Clear Representation of the mark

Description of goods/services

Passport Copy of the Applicant/ Authorised signatory

Copy of CR/Incorporation Certificate.

Priority claim (if applicable) with proof

Power of Attorney if filed through agent

Official Fee 0.00
Professional Fee 0.00
Total 0.00
Search Fee No Search Fee

Timeline

Approx. 8-14 months for registration in a straightforward case without objections.

Validity & Renewal

A Colombian trademark is valid for 10 years from the registration date. Renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed within the statutory renewal window

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