The current Trademark Law of Colombia has been amended on April 5, 2021, concerning a regulatory change regarding the claiming of colors as a distinctive feature of trademarks. Now, trademark applicants must declare the colors to be claimed and provide in the…
Amendments to Nicaraguan Laws on Trademarks and Patents On February 10, 2020, the executive branch introduced a bill before the legislative branch to amend the Law on Trademarks as well as the Law on Patents. According to reliable parliamentary sources…
In 2016 the current Ecuadorian Trademark Law, which came into force, establishes a 6-month grace period for the renewal of trademark registrations. The distinctive feature is that the law does not establish additional fees for filing within the grace period.…
Before proceeding to file a trademark application, it is advisable to perform a background search, since the report shows the registrations or trademark applications that have similarities with the trademark to be registered in Nicaragua. Depending on the result of…
Every day we face changes in the market, competitors, and the behaviors of our customers or potential consumers. Therefore, it is necessary that if you want to launch your business, product, or service you have to create a solid brand.…
If you have your business trademark registered, you have many benefits, from exclusive use to doubling your profits. But what happens in the case of businesses that do not have a trademark registration? Did you know that it can involve…
Protection of unregistered trademarks in Nicaragua Registration entitles the registrant the exclusive right to use a mark With the exception of well-known marks, trademark rights in Nicaragua arise with registration. Registration entitles the registrant the exclusive right to use a…
Trademark Search in Nicaragua In Nicaragua, retrospective searches of registration records can be carried out before the Intellectual Property Registry. Conducting a background check is a very good tool to estimate the feasibility of registering a trademark. Before proceeding to…
The process of registering a trademark must begin with an assessment of the proposed mark The process of registering a trademark must begin with an assessment of the proposed mark, itself, and the mark in relation to the goods or…
