🇨🇴 Colombia · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Quick answer
Colombian trademarks are registered with the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC). You search the register, file under Nice classes, and after publication (with a 30-working-day opposition period) and examination the mark registers. A Colombian trademark lasts 10 years and is renewable; Colombia is a Madrid Protocol member.
Trademarks, patents and designs are registered with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC).
- Trademarks, patents and designs are filed with the SIC.
- Colombia is a first-to-file jurisdiction for trademarks.
- International protection can be extended via WIPO's Madrid (trademarks) and PCT (patents) systems.
Step-by-step
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Search the register
Search the SIC register for conflicting or similar marks in the relevant classes before filing.
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File the application
File with the SIC, describing the mark and classifying the goods/services under the Nice Classification.
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Publication and opposition
The application is published in the Industrial Property Gazette, with a 30-working-day opposition period before examination.
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Registration and renewal
Once registered, a Colombian trademark lasts 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year terms.
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Cover patents, designs and copyright
Protect inventions and appearance with SIC patents and industrial designs; copyright is registered with the National Copyright Directorate (DNDA).
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Enforce and go international
Enforce your rights against infringers and use the Madrid Protocol to extend protection abroad.
Checklist
- SIC register search
- Application (Nice classes + mark)
- Gazette publication + 30-working-day opposition
- Registration (10 years) + renewal
- Patents + industrial designs (SIC)
- Copyright (DNDA)
- Enforcement strategy
- Madrid Protocol for international
Official authorities
- Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC)
Trademarks, patents and designs.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Colombian trademark last?
Ten years from registration, renewable indefinitely for further 10-year terms.
Can I file internationally from Colombia?
Yes — Colombia is a Madrid Protocol member, so you can extend protection to many countries from a Colombian base application.
Who handles copyright in Colombia?
Copyright is registered with the National Copyright Directorate (DNDA), separate from the SIC which handles trademarks and patents.
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