End-to-End Trademark Registration in El Salvador

The cost to register a trademark in El Salvador is US$ 700 for the first class, plus US$ 550 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

When you register your trademark with iGERENT, our team handles everything for you: from preparing and filing your application to tracking progress and updating you at every step.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated trademark consultant to guide you throughout the process
• Complete management of forms, filings, and communications with the trademark office
• Transparent pricing, with no hidden costs or surprise add-ons

With iGERENT, your trademark registration in El Salvador is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To start a trademark registration in El Salvador, you must provide:

• An original power of attorney document,
• Signed by the applicant or owner.

This document authorizes the local representative to act on your behalf throughout the registration process.

The average time to complete a straightforward trademark registration in El Salvador is approximately 7 months.

This is an estimated processing time based on current practice. The duration can vary depending on objections from the office, oppositions by third parties, or other procedural issues.

Once registered, a trademark in El Salvador is valid for ten (10) years from the registration date.

After registration:

• The mark may be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.
• Renewal can be requested up to 12 months before the expiration date.
• If the mark expires, it can still be renewed within six (6) months after expiration, subject to payment of a late renewal fine.

Proper renewal ensures the continuous protection of your rights.

Yes. You can oppose a third party’s trademark application in El Salvador.

• Opposition must be filed within two (2) months from the date on which the application is first published in the Official Gazette.
• The chances of success will depend on the similarity of the signs, the goods/services, and the overall circumstances of the case.

If another applicant tries to register a mark that includes a similar or distinctive element of your registered trademark for related goods or services, you may base your opposition on likelihood of confusion.

Use is not required to file or obtain registration. However, after registration, the situation changes.

If a trademark is not used in El Salvador by its owner for a continuous period of five (5) years following registration, third parties may file cancellation actions for non-use.

Even minimal, genuine commercial use can be enough to defend against such actions.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in El Salvador means working with a team that values transparency, reliability, and practical results.

• We provide clear quotes that include both official fees and our professional fees, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
• We’ve managed trademark filings and portfolios for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established international brands.
• We keep you in the loop with regular status updates, not just at filing, but all the way to registration.

Don’t just take our word for it, see why businesses trust iGERENT as the best trademark registration service.

El Salvador recognizes 3D trademarks through the National Registry Center (CNR).

To apply for a 3D trademark:

• You must provide a clear graphical representation of the three-dimensional mark from several angles, typically six views (front, back, top, bottom, left, right).
• The representation may be in black and white or in color, depending on the scope of protection you seek.
• El Salvador follows the Nice Classification, so you must specify the goods and/or services for which the 3D mark will be used.

The CNR carries out both a formal examination and a substantive examination to ensure that the 3D sign is distinctive and does not conflict with earlier registrations. For more details, you can consult the website of the National Registry Center.