Cuba
Trademark Registration in Cuba- Protect Your Brand Nationwide
Trademark protection in Cuba is administered by the Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI), operating under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA). Trademark registrations are governed by Decree-Law No. 203 on Trademarks and Other Distinctive Signs (1999). OCPI conducts both formal and substantive examination to assess compliance with legal requirements, distinctiveness, and conflicts with earlier rights. Cuba is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization and a contracting party to the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks.
Why Trademark Registration in the Cuba Is Important for Brand Protection?
Exclusive Rights: Grants you exclusive legal ownership and control over your trademark for the registered goods/services throughout Cuba.
Legal Enforcement: Enables you to take action against infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use through the Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI) and Cuban courts.
Nationwide Protection: Secures trademark protection across the entire territory of Cuba.
Market Positioning: Strengthens brand identity, builds consumer trust, and enhances competitive advantage in the Cuban market.
How the Cuba Trademark Registration Works
The Cuba 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.
Filing
Trademark applications are filed with OCPI either directly or through an authorized industrial property agent. Foreign applicants not domiciled in Cuba must file through a local agent. The application must include applicant details, representation of the mark, and specification of goods/services according to the Nice Classification.
Examination
OCPI conducts formal examination followed by substantive examination to assess distinctiveness, legality, and conflicts with prior trademarks. Absolute and relative grounds for refusal are examined.
Acceptance & Publication
If the application meets formal requirements, it is accepted and published in the Official Industrial Property Bulletin for public notice.
Opposition Period
Third parties may file an opposition within 60 days from the date of publication.
Registration
If no opposition is filed or if opposition proceedings are resolved in favor of the applicant, the trademark is granted and registration is completed upon payment of the prescribed fees.
Validity & Renewal
A trademark in Cuba is valid for 10 years from the application (filing) date and may be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed within the prescribed period, with a 6-month grace period available upon payment of additional fees.
Trademark Services Available in Cuba
Attorney-Assisted Search
In-depth legal search for conflicts.
Trademark Registration Services
Full filing and application management.
Trademark Renewal Services
Easy renewals to maintain your Cuba trademark protection.
Watch & Monitoring Services
Continuous monitoring of Cuba trademarks to spot potential conflicts.
Ownership Transfer / Assignment
Efficient handling of trademark ownership changes in the Cuba
Licensing & Franchising Support
Expert guidance to license or expand your Cuba brand
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 Incorporation/ business registration (for companies)
Priority claim (if applicable) with proof
Power of Attorney – simply signed (if filed through agent)
The fees listed above are indicative and may not reflect the most current charges. Please contact us to obtain the latest and accurate fee information.
**Last updated on: March 17, 2026
Timeline
Approx. 18-36 months for registration in straightforward cases without objections or procedural delays.
Validity & Renewal
A trademark in Cuba is valid for 10 years from the application (filing) date and may be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods. Renewal must be filed within the prescribed period, with a 6-month grace period available upon payment of additional fees.
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