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
Puerto Rico Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico. 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 Puerto Rico.
- 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
Learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on trademark registrations to improve your trademark knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign a Power of Attorney, or is it optional?
While a power of attorney isn't mandatory, the registry office might ask for it during the process.
Is it possible to claim priority in Puerto Rico?
Priority cannot be claimed in Puerto Rico.
What actions are necessary to fulfill the usage requirement?
The use must be genuine and conducted in local commerce.
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.
What rights do I have if I register a trademark in Puerto Rico?
You don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it. Simply using the trademark first gives you ownership.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants you the following rights:
- the sole right to utilize the registered trademark
- the ability to seek specific legal remedies
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
Anyone who believes they are harmed by the trademark registration can submit an opposition case.
If I register my trademark in Puerto Rico, will it be protected in other regions?
Registering your trademark in Puerto Rico only provides protection within Puerto Rico.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 24 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled?
Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:
- Violation of proprietary rights
- The mark is considered generic
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark serves a functional purpose
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging
- Registration was done in bad faith
- The mark contradicts public policy or moral principles
- The mark has been abandoned
- The mark is prohibited in this jurisdiction
- Other reasons based on specific case circumstances
- Refer to Section VII.A. for Use Requirements.
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date of the mark.
The period lasts for 30 days after the mark is published.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Puerto Rico after filing?
The application process follows these steps:
- formal requirements
- classification
- clarity
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflicts with existing registrations
- trademark
- date of application
- application number
- goods/services
- applicant's name
- applicant's state or country of incorporation
- applicant's address
- applicant's citizenship
- trademark representation
- first use dates
- protected colors
- specimen(s) of use
- international class
- disclaimers
- opposition information
- assignment and publication information
- amendments
- representative's contact details
- Spanish or English translation of mark components
Do I need to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You must either be using the trademark already or have a genuine intention to use it when you apply.
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