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Cost to register a trademark in Chile Many people ask about the cost to register a trademark in Chile before starting the procedure before the National Institute of Industrial Property, INAPI. The question is important because trademark registration does not only involve paying official fees: it also requires correctly defining the trademark, choosing the appropriate […]

What is a trademark and how to protect it Understanding what is a trademark and how to protect it is one of the first steps to safeguard the identity of a business. Before investing in design, social media, advertising, packaging or a website, it is advisable to ask whether the name, logo or sign that […]

Types of trademarks that can be registered in Chile Knowing the Types of trademarks that can be registered in Chile is essential to correctly choose how to protect the name, logo, sound, shape, design or other distinctive sign of a business. Trademark registration in Chile is processed before the National Institute of Industrial Property, INAPI, […]

What to do if my trademark is rejected During the trademark registration in Chile procedure, it is possible to face a situation in which the administrative authority or a third party challenges the application filed. For this reason, many applicants ask what to do if my trademark is rejected. The rejection of a trademark may […]

What if I use a registered trademark If you are asking what if I use a registered trademark, you should know that the trademark owner has an exclusive right to use the registered sign to distinguish the goods or services protected by that registration. Using a registered trademark without authorization may generate legal conflicts, because […]

The short answer to how long does a registered trademark last in Chile is that the registration has a duration of 10 years, counted from the date on which the registration is granted. This term may be renewed indefinitely for new ten-year periods, as long as the owner keeps the trademark in force. According to […]

Difference between trademark, company name and domain name

Understanding what can be protected with a trademark in Chile is essential when applying for the registration of a distinctive sign. The scope of trademark protection depends on the goods or services for which registration is requested. In Chile, the registration system is based on the International Nice Classification, used in many countries to organize […]

To know how to know if a trademark is registered in Chile, you must review the INAPI trademark search tool, compare identical and similar trademarks, and also verify the classes of goods or services involved. This review makes it possible to detect conflicts before filing the application and reduce the risk of refusal or opposition. […]