Discover the risks and dangers of failing to register a trademark to understand the value and importance of trademark registration for your brand.
The Risks of Not Registering a Trademark
Costa Rica Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Costa Rica Through a Simple Process Backed by Certified Local Attorneys
Simple steps to register your trademark
STEP 1
Comprehensive Trademark Study
Before filing your trademark in Costa Rica, you must evaluate any issues that may arise during the registration process. Our Comprehensive Trademark Study not only lists similar trademarks (graphic and phonetic) that may conflict with yours but also provides you with an Attorney's opinion on the trademark registration possibilities and the class(es) that your goods/services belong to.
- Graphic and phonetic similarity trademark search report
- Trademark attorney's analysis and advice
- Trademark class recommendation
STEP 2
Trademark Application Filing
Specialized attorneys will file your trademark application in Costa Rica and carry out all the necessary formalities to bring your application for approval and registration. As soon as your trademark is filed, we will send you a filing report that will include the application number and application date. Also, we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Filing the Report & a Scanned Copy of the application
- Tracking the Registration Process Online
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I register my trademark in Costa Rica, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Costa Rica.
Certainly! Here's a rewritten version of the question: "Is it necessary for me to sign a Power of Attorney?"
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Costa Rica after filing?
The application process consists of three main phases: examination, publication, and registration.
- formal requirements
- proper classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- trademark
- applicant's name
- applicant's address
- applicant's state or country of incorporation
- applicant's citizenship
- application number
- application date
- goods/services covered
- priority claim details
- trademark representation
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date it is registered.
Does registering a trademark in Costa Rica provide me with any legal rights?
In Costa Rica, you don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. The country operates on a 'first to use' basis.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the date of first publication and lasts for two months from that date.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
If there are no objections or oppositions, it typically takes about 6 months to get trademark registration approval.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark?
You need to use the trademark within five years from when it was registered. Even a small amount of use is enough, but it must happen in this area.
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Anyone who has a legitimate reason to challenge the trademark can submit an opposition.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants the following rights:
- exclusive use of the trademark
- ability to oppose later conflicting trademark applications
- ability to cancel later conflicting trademark registrations
- right to take legal action against infringement
- ability to license the trademark to others
- right to request customs to seize counterfeit goods
- right to seek compensation for infringement
Is it possible to claim priority in Costa Rica?
- If the applicant's home country is part of the Paris Convention
- If the applicant submits all necessary forms and documents
Can a registration be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- The mark is descriptive.
- The mark is generic.
- The mark lacks distinctiveness.
- The mark serves a functional purpose.
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging.
- It involves a geographical indication.
- It involves the protection of armorial bearings, flags, or other state emblems.
- The mark is prohibited in this jurisdiction.
- The mark goes against public policy or moral principles.
- It includes a badge or emblem of significant public interest.
- Refer to Section VII.A. for Use Requirements.
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