Protect your business by registering your brands officially with the local trademark office of Chile. Once registered, you can enforce your legal rights over the trademark and prevent others from using it in Chile.
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First class $100 - Each additional class $80
Searches for a trademark’s figurative elements (logo) are not available. The search will only be for the trademark’s verbal elements.
First class $500 - Each additional class $450
The description of goods/services includes up to 100 words per class; beyond that, additional charges will apply.
First class $400 - Each additional class $350
This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.
The average application process for a trademark registration in Chile takes 7 months.
This is an estimated process time for straightforward cases based on current timeframes for applications. It may vary considerably.
To register your trademark in Chile, you need a scanned copy of a signed power of attorney document.
Rest assured — iGERENT’s trusted services for trademark registration in Chile will guide you through the process, assisting with the signed power of attorney document and informing you if any additional documentation is required.
In order to protect your trademark in Chile, you must necessarily be registered locally. Like in most Latin American countries, Chile follows a first-to-file system for trademarks.
If you are doing business in Chile or planning to do so, it is essential to register your trademark first. Owners of products or commercial establishments face a real risk of having their trademarks registered by third parties. Currently, use of a trademark is not a requirement, which makes cases of bad-faith registrations not uncommon.
No trademark rights are given to users of unregistered trademarks in Chile. Without registration, there is no way to legally stop the use of your trademark by others. Trademark infringement actions in Chile can only be pursued by the holder of a registered trademark.
The Chilean system allows owners of unregistered trademarks to oppose conflicting applications in some cases. However, once the trademark is published in the official gazette of Chile, only holders of registered trademarks in Chile can file opposition within 30 days.
The process of a trademark registration in Chile is handled by the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INAPI).
Foreign businesses and nationals can also register trademark in Chile, but they must be represented by a local trademark agent. An original power of attorney document will be required. If this is not submitted, the application will encounter office actions.
To ensure success in your trademark registration in Chile, searches can be carried out through the Chile trademark office database. Please note that only the word elements of a trademark are available through the public search tool.
While initial searches may reveal identical trademarks, they do not always provide a full picture of your registration prospects.
At iGERENT, we provide comprehensive searches performed by local Chilean trademark attorneys. Our in-depth reports go beyond identical matches, evaluating similar trademarks and potential conflicts. We also conduct searches of logos and designs to ensure no conflicting marks.
Since the trademark registration process takes around 9 months if there are no complications, a full search beforehand can help you avoid delays and unexpected costs.
Prior use of a trademark is not necessary to file or register trademark in Chile.
After filing, the Chilean trademark office conducts a formalities check. Then, there is a 20-day period to pay publication fees. Failure to pay leads to automatic lapse of the application.
Once published, there is a 30-day window for holders of Chilean trademarks to oppose the application. After this, the office performs a substantive examination, which includes a formal search for similar marks.
If there are no office actions or oppositions, the trademark is accepted. You then have 60 days to pay the final fees. The trademark will only be officially registered once this fee is paid.
Please note that deadlines are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday), excluding public holidays. This can make the actual trademark registration timeline slightly longer in practice.
Once registered, the Chilean trademarks office will issue a digital registration certificate. No physical copies are provided.
After you register your trademark in Chile, it is highly recommended to use the ® symbol with your mark. Without this, you cannot pursue criminal actions against infringers, although civil actions remain available.
Use is not currently required to maintain a registration in Chile. However, trademarks registered in bad faith may be subject to cancellation.
A registered trademark in Chile is valid for 10 years from the date of registration.
Renewals can be processed up to 12 months before expiration and within the 6-month grace period after expiration, though late renewals incur additional fees depending on the delay.
Chile recognizes 3D trademarks, allowing protection for distinctive shapes and packaging. The National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) oversees trademark registration Chile for 3D marks. Applicants must provide clear graphical representations from at least three angles. The shape must distinguish your goods or services and cannot be purely functional.
If the 3D mark lacks inherent distinctiveness, evidence of acquired distinctiveness through use may be required. INAPI thoroughly examines applications, checking distinctiveness and potential conflicts with prior rights.
For more information, visit the INAPI website.
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