Trademark Registration in Paraguay

To obtain trademark rights in Paraguay, the mark must be registered locally with the National Directorate of Intellectual Property DINAPI. Prior use of a trademark in Paraguay is not required to file or register it, but it can be helpful to overcome objections based on lack of distinctiveness, by showing that the mark has acquired distinctiveness through use.

If you register a combined trademark (including both word and figurative elements) in Paraguay, your exclusive right of use is limited to the exact configuration in which the mark was filed and registered. If you wish to use the word element separately from the logo (or vice versa), it is advisable to file an additional application covering only the elements you wish to use and protect independently.

If a third party later seeks to register or use a trademark for similar goods or services that includes a primary or distinctive part of your trademark, you may oppose that application on the basis of confusing similarity.

In Paraguay, once a trademark is registered, it is automatically entered into the database of the National Customs Office Dirección Nacional de Aduanas. DINAPI and Customs use the same database for trademark-related matters, which allows the representative of a registered trademark to act on the owner’s behalf before customs authorities.

To register a trademark in Paraguay, you will generally need:

• Original Power of Attorney, signed, notarized, and legalized by Apostille or before the Consulate of Paraguay.
• The name or logo you want to register
• The applicant’s details

Your iGERENT consultant will confirm the exact requirements for your case and guide you through each step.

The average trademark registration process in Paraguay takes approximately 10 months.

This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward cases based on current processing times. It may vary considerably.

A registered trademark in Paraguay is valid for 10 years from the registration date.

• It may be renewed indefinitely for additional periods of 10 years.
• If the trademark is not renewed before its expiry date, it may still be renewed during a six (6)-month grace period after expiration, subject to the payment of late renewal fees.

Yes. Third parties may file opposition actions against a trademark application within 60 business days from the date the application is published in the trademark bulletin. The chances of success for an opposition will depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

Once registered, if a trademark is not used in commerce in Paraguay for a continuous period of five (5) years, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation actions based on non-use. The use of the mark must be on a commercial scale to meet use requirements.

No. We do not provide standalone address for service services in Paraguay

When you instruct iGERENT to handle your trademark application in Paraguay, the address for service requirement is automatically covered as part of our full service. We work with qualified local trademark attorneys who act as your official representative before the relevant Trademark Office, including compliance with all local representation and address for service requirements.

We do not offer address for service services separately for applicants who wish to file directly on their own in jurisdictions where self-filing may be technically permitted. Our services are designed to ensure that applications are properly filed, examined, and managed by experienced local professionals.

If you would like assistance with your trademark registration in Paraguay or any other country, feel free to contact us here and we will be happy to guide you through the process. We offer services worldwide.

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

Trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014, we simplify trademark registration in Paraguay through one dedicated specialist coordinating local attorneys worldwide.

• 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.