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
Uruguay Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand in Uruguay 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 Uruguay, 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay. 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 Uruguay.
- 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 document?
Yes, you need to sign a power of attorney.
What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a registered trademark?
To keep a registered trademark valid, it must be used commercially in Uruguay within five years of its registration or renewal date.
Is it necessary to use my trademark before applying for registration?
You don't need to use the trademark or plan to use it before applying for registration.
If I register my trademark in Uruguay, will it be protected in other countries?
Your trademark registration is only valid within Uruguay.
Can you claim priority for a patent application in Uruguay?
You can claim priority in Uruguay if these conditions are satisfied:
- The applicant's home country is part of the Paris Convention.
- The original application was submitted within the last six months before applying in Uruguay.
What is the typical duration for trademark registration approval?
The typical time it takes to get a trademark registered is about 18 months, as long as there are no objections or challenges.
Can a trademark registration be revoked?
Yes, you can cancel a trademark registration for the following reasons:
- The mark was applied for or registered with dishonest intentions.
- Refer to Section VIII.A. for usage requirements.
How long is a trademark valid once it has been registered?
The trademark registration is valid for ten years starting from the date it is registered.
What rights do you gain by registering a trademark?
Registering a trademark grants you the following rights:
- the sole right to use the trademark
- the ability to cancel a later registration that conflicts with yours
- the power to oppose new applications that conflict with your trademark
- the right to seek compensation for trademark infringement
- the right to take legal action against others using a similar trademark that causes confusion
What is the duration of the opposition period?
The opposition period starts on the publication date and lasts for 30 days.
What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Uruguay after filing?
After filing a trademark application in Uruguay, the process follows these steps:
- Trademark
- Date of application
- Applicant's name
- Application number
- Applicant's address
- Goods or services
- Applicant's state or country of incorporation
- Trademark representation for logos
- Formal requirements
- Classification
- Distinctiveness
- Deceptiveness
- Conflicts with existing registrations
Does registering a trademark in Uruguay grant me any legal rights?
You don't need to register a trademark to have rights to it in Uruguay. If you used the trademark first, you own it. Uruguay operates under the 'first to use' principle.
Who is eligible to challenge my trademark application?
The following parties can challenge a trademark application:
- A licensee
- The holder of a prior right
- Any party with a vested interest
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