End-to-End Trademark Registration in Uruguay

The cost to register a trademark in Uruguay is US$ 650 for the first class, plus US$ 500 for each additional class. This fee includes both the official government filing costs and iGERENT’s professional service fees.

In Uruguay, a final registration fee of US$ 450 applies. This payment will only be due in case of successful registration.

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 Uruguay is simple, secure, and fully compliant.

To register a trademark in Uruguay, you must provide a scanned copy of a signed power of attorney document.

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

The average trademark application process in Uruguay takes around 18 months.

This is an estimated timeframe for straightforward cases, based on current processing times. The actual duration may vary considerably depending on:

• The complexity of the application.
• Possible objections raised by the office.
• Whether any oppositions are filed by third parties.

Once your trademark is registered in Uruguay:

• It is valid for ten (10) years from the date of actual registration.
• It can be renewed every ten (10) years, indefinitely.
• Renewal may be requested up to six (6) months before the expiry date.
• The trademark can also be renewed during a grace period of six (6) months after the expiry date, subject to payment of additional fees for late renewal.

Furthermore, cancellation actions may be filed against a trademark for up to 15 years from its registration date. These actions may be brought when it can be shown that the trademark was registered in bad faith, for example when someone registers a mark previously used by another party for identical or similar goods or services.

Yes. Opposition actions against the registration of a trademark may be filed by third parties in Uruguay.

The key procedural point is timing:

• Trademarks are published in the trademark gazette before the examination process.
• Once published, third parties have a 30-day window to file oppositions against the trademark.
• The opposition must therefore be submitted before the mark is examined by the trademark office.

Oppositions are typically based on confusing similarity with prior marks. The likelihood of success will depend on the evidence and particular circumstances of each case.

Actual use of a trademark is not necessary in order to register it or maintain it in Uruguay.

The law does not require proof of use either at the registration stage or for maintaining the registration in force.

Choosing iGERENT for your trademark application in Uruguay 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.

Uruguay recognizes three-dimensional (3D) trademarks through the National Directorate of Industrial Property (DNPI). When registering a 3D mark in Uruguay:

• Applicants must provide a clear graphical representation of the mark from at least three different perspectives.
• The 3D trademark must be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others.
• Shapes that are necessary to obtain a technical result or that give substantial value to the goods cannot be registered as 3D trademarks in Uruguay.

For further information, you can visit the DNPI website.