Trademark Registration in Peru

Peru is a first-to-file jurisdiction, which means trademark rights are obtained only through registration with the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property INDECOPI. In exceptional cases, well-known or famous trademarks may receive some protection even if they are not registered, but registration is essential if you want clear, enforceable rights.

By securing trademark registration in Peru, you protect key brand assets such as your:

• Brand name
• Logo
• Product or business name
• Packaging or labels

A registered trademark in Peru provides:

• Exclusive nationwide rights
• Stronger legal standing against infringement
• Proof of ownership for digital platforms and marketplaces
• Increased customer trust and brand credibility
• Long-term protection as your business grows in Peru and abroad

If you register a combined trademark (word + figurative elements), your exclusive rights apply only to that exact configuration. If you plan to use the word element and logo independently, it is advisable to file additional applications to protect each element separately.

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

• Scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney. No notarization or legalization required.
• 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 typical trademark registration in Peru takes around 2 months for straightforward cases. This timeframe is based on current INDECOPI practice but may vary depending on:

• Objections issued
• Examination delays
• Third-party oppositions
• Office workload

Throughout the process, your consultant will keep you informed at every stage, ensuring you never miss a notice, deadline, or request.

Once approved, your trademark is registered and you receive your official certificate from INDECOPI.

Peruvian trademarks:

• Are valid for 10 years from the registration date
• Can be renewed indefinitely in further 10-year periods
• May be renewed up to 6 months before the expiry date
• Can also be renewed within a 6-month grace period after expiration, subject to additional late renewal fees

To make sure your rights never lapse and deadlines are met without stress, you can rely on our Peru Trademark Renewal Service.

Yes. Third-party oppositions to trademark applications are allowed in Peru.

Once a trademark application is published in the official journal, third parties may file an opposition within 30 business days if they believe the application:

• Is identical or confusingly similar to their own mark
• May create consumer confusion
• Conflicts with their prior rights

If you believe a pending application affects your trademark rights, we can help you assess your case and guide you through the full opposition process before INDECOPI, from initial analysis to filing and follow-up.

In Peru, use is not required to file or register a trademark.

However, after registration, the trademark must be used within 3 years; otherwise, it may become vulnerable to cancellation actions for non-use filed by third parties.

Peru is part of the Andean Community (CAN), which means that use in any member country—Bolivia, Colombia, or Ecuador—may help maintain the validity of your Peruvian registration.

If INDECOPI or a third party ever requests evidence of use, your iGERENT consultant will guide you through exactly what to provide, helping you preserve your rights safely and efficiently.