TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
What is a trademark?
The use of a brand is understood as the production, manufacture, elaboration or confection of articles, products or merchandise, and the provision of services covered by such brand, followed by their placement in national or international trade. (Article 101 of Law 35 of 1996)
Questions Frequent
Can a trademark design be updated?
No, you have to register a new trademark.
How many products can I cover?
This is established by The NICE classification, in it you can find the products and services that are included in each category.
Can I include additional information on the brand label?
It is possible, however, for this, the brand must be identified with the label and the products without having elements that can be constituted as common and current use in the market.
Can I register a trademark that contains only letters or numbers?
Yes, as long as it is accompanied by a design that makes it distinctive / isolated
Can I register 3D designs?
Yes, as long as you have all the views of the model.
Can you register trademarks that contain denominations such as religious, contrary to morality, public order or good customs?
No
Do you want to register a trademark that is very old?
It is possible, an opposition claim should be filed so that in the process, even when it is not registered, the oldest use can be evidenced and the trademark registration can be obtained.
There is an identical brand that wants to register, what will happen with my brand?
If the trademark is being published in the trademark registration bulletin, a demand for opposition to the application for registration in the commercial courts through of a lawyer within the established term of 2 months after publication of the bulletin.
Can I register the translation of a well-known brand in English?
No, the translation of a trademark cannot be registered to protect similar products.