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
Peru Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Peru 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 Peru, 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 Peru 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
STEP 3
Trademark Registration Certificate
Once your trademark application is approved, our attorneys complete all the formalities necessary to obtain the registration certificate in Peru. After the certificate is issued, it is forwarded to your address along with a registration report specifying the registration number, registration date, and any special consideration that should be taken into account in Peru.
- Process Handled by Experienced Trademark Attorneys
- Delivery of Registration Certificate & Report
- Monitoring & Notification of Important Dates
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Commonly Asked Questions About Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I previously filed my trademark in another country, can I claim priority in Peru?
Yes. If you filed your trademark in another country within the last 6 months, you can claim priority in Peru based on that earlier filing.
Can my trademark be filed immediately and the Power of Attorney (POA) submitted later?
Yes. We can file your trademark in Peru immediately after you provide the necessary details. You can submit the Power of Attorney later. This option will be displayed once you order your trademark.
How long does it take for a trademark to be registered in Peru?
Typically, if there are no oppositions or objections, trademark registration in Peru takes about 3 months.
Do I need to provide a Power of Attorney?
Yes. A simple Power of Attorney is required. "Simple" means no notarization or legalization is needed.
What is the duration of the opposition period in Peru?
The opposition period starts on the first business day after publication.
The opposition period concludes 30 business days after publication.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Peru after filing?
The steps in the trademark application process are:
- Check for formalities
- Verify classification
- Ensure clarity
- Assess descriptiveness
- Evaluate distinctiveness
- Identify deceptiveness
- Look for conflicts with existing registrations, applications, or unregistered rights
- Determine if the mark is generic
- Check for conflicts with protected appellations of origin in …
Does owning a registered trademark in Peru provide me with any legal rights in the country of Peru?
To have rights to a trademark in Peru, you must register it. Peru operates on a 'first to file' basis.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered in Peru?
The trademark registration is valid for 10 years starting from the date it is registered.
Is it necessary to use my trademark in Peru before applying for registration?
You don't need to use your trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Peru?
Registering a trademark gives you the following rights:
- The sole right to use the trademark
- The ability to oppose later applications that conflict with your trademark
- The ability to cancel later registrations that conflict with your trademark
- The right to take legal action against others for infringement or using …
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled in Peru?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- Copyright infringement
- Famous or well-known mark
- Protection of national symbols, flags, and emblems
- Representation of the mark's owner …
If I register my trademark in Peru, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Peru.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark in Peru?
You need to use your trademark commercially within three years of its registration date.
The usage should be on a business level and must take place in Peru or any country that is part of the Andean Community.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application in Peru?
These parties can challenge your trademark application:
- any party with a vested interest
- the holder of a prior right
- a license holder
- trademark owners with registrations or applications in the Andean Community countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru
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