Intellectual property and trademark advisory
Protect your ideas, innovations, and brand identity in Colombia
We provide the necessary support to register, defend, and manage your Colombia trademark and other intellectual property rights, giving you peace of mind and control over your most valuable assets.
What is the intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory service?
Our intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory service is designed to help businesses protect their brands and creations through trademark registration with the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce.
We conduct a thorough search of trademarks to assess the viability of the registration and avoid potential legal conflicts.
Additionally, with the registration, you gain exclusive rights over your assets, strengthening your competitive position and safeguarding your intellectual property from third parties.
With our advisory, you’ll be able to manage and defend your intellectual property assets, maximizing their value and ensuring long-term protection.
Without proper legal guidance, your ideas and trademarks can be used without your permission.
Our intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory services provide the legal support you need to protect your creations, granting you exclusive rights and preventing the unauthorized use of your assets. This allows you to grow with confidence and security.
Get Colombia trademark protection to operate with confidence
With our legal guidance, securing your Colombia trademark and intellectual property becomes a straightforward and secure process.
We handle every detail to ensure your rights are fully protected.
We ensure that your brand is legally registered, protecting it from unauthorized use and guaranteeing exclusivity in the market.
A registered trademark enhances recognition, building consumer trust and helping you stand out in the market.
We conduct background checks, minimizing the risk of conflicts.
Your brand will be protected for 10 years, providing long-term security.
We provide continuous support throughout the entire process.
Our process
STEP 1: CLIENT MEETING AND INFORMATION GATHERING
We begin with an initial meeting to collect all relevant information about the brand, including its name, logo, and associated products or services. This step is essential to understanding your interests and the characteristics of the brand you wish to protect.
STEP 2: TRADEMARK BACKGROUND SEARCH
We conduct a thorough search in the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce database to assess the feasibility of trademark registration. This allows us to identify any potential conflicts or risks that could prevent registration and make informed decisions.
STEP 3: TRADEMARK REGISTRATION AND REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT
We handle the official trademark registration process before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, managing any additional requirements that may arise during the process to ensure everything is in order.
STEP 4: TRADEMARK APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Once the trademark is registered, we provide the official certificate, granting exclusive legal protection for 10 years, ensuring that your brand is protected and ready for secure use.
What does our intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory service include?
Trademark search study
Registration process
Filling out forms
Identification and classification of the trademark
Monitoring the registration process
Response to potential requests from the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce
Response to possible oppositions raised during the trademark registration process
How much does the intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory service cost?
Administrative Fees
The trademark application administrative fee will depend on the applicant's qualifications. However, if the applicant does not meet any criteria for a fee reduction, the standardized rate will apply:
Trademark registration application (one class, online submission):
$1,219,000 COP
Includes product/service limitations and minor non-substantial changes (excludes divisional applications).
Additional class in the same trademark application (online):
$ 609,500 COP per class.
*ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ATTORNEY FEES.
**THE VALUES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR PARTICULAR CASE AND THE TRM (MARKET REPRESENTATIVE RATE).
***THE VALUES ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND MUST BE PAID TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD PARTIES. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO NEXO UNLESS YOU REQUEST OUR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THESE PAYMENTS.
Do you have questions about the intellectual property and Colombia trademark advisory service? We have the answers.
We know that intellectual property and Colombia trademark can be complex and raise many questions. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to address all your inquiries, giving you the confidence that your trademark or brand is being handled by a team of experts.
The Nice Classification establishes 45 classes for goods and services. It is possible to register a trademark in one or multiple classes, depending on the products or services you want to protect.
Each additional class involves an extra cost, so it’s essential to correctly identify the classes that correspond to your business activities.
Yes. The legal name or corporate name (razón social) is the official name of the company registered with the Chamber of Commerce, while the trademark is the distinctive sign that identifies the products or services the company offers in the market.
The corporate name does not require trademark registration, as it identifies the company and is recorded with the Chamber of Commerce. However, the trademark that represents your products or services must be registered with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce in order to obtain legal protection.
- Trademark: Identifies and distinguishes a company’s products or services in the marketplace.
- Trade name: Identifies the business or entrepreneur that produces, offers, or sells goods or services.
- Corporate name: The legal name of the company registered with the Chamber of Commerce.
It’s important to note that the corporate name, trade name, and trademark of a single business may all be different, and they can coexist in the market.
Yes. Trademark registration is territorial, meaning it only provides protection in the country where the registration was made.
While registration in another country can be helpful for reference, it does not guarantee protection in Colombia. Therefore, it’s strongly recommended to register your trademark in Colombia to ensure protection within the national territory.
Active use of a trademark is essential to maintain its legal protection.
In Colombia, you must prove that the trademark has been used within the last three years to avoid cancellation actions by third parties due to non-use.
For this reason, it is important to actively use your trademark in commerce to preserve your exclusive rights.
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What will happen after you fill out this form?
After submitting the form, your case will undergo a thorough review by our team of specialists to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives will expedite this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, who will contact you within one day to clarify the details of your case and define the next steps to help you achieve your goals.
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Parque Empresarial Calle Once
Oficina 407
Medellín, Colombia