Additional Services in Costa Rica
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Renew your trademark to maintain uninterrupted protection for your brand.
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Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Tracking
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of using a trademark in Costa Rica before officially registering it?
- Costa Rica follows the "first to use" rule.
- Trademark rights are established by earlier use.
- Fame can justify filing an application.
What types of trademarks can be registered in Costa Rica?
- Words
- Names
- Logos
- Specific 3D shapes
- Colors
- Slogans
- Sounds
- Collective marks
- Certification marks
- Famous marks
- Service marks
What is the website for the national trademark office in Costa Rica?
You can visit the trademark office online by following this link: Trademark Office Website
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Costa Rica?
- Trademarks that go against moral values or public order
- Common or generic words
- Names, flags, or symbols of countries, regions, or international bodies
- Trademarks that lack distinctiveness
- Trademarks that are primarily just surnames
- Single colors
What are the reasons someone might oppose a trademark application in Costa Rica?
Opposition to a trademark application can be based on the following reasons:
- Existing proprietary rights, like an earlier conflicting registration
- The mark is descriptive
- The mark lacks distinctiveness
- The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging
- The mark is notorious or well-known
- Representation issues concerning the proprietor of the mark
- Conflicts …
Is Costa Rica part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
Costa Rica is not part of the Madrid Protocol or the Madrid Agreement.
Is the Nice Classification System used in Costa Rica?
Yes, Costa Rica utilizes the Nice Classification System.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Costa Rica if it hasn't been registered yet?
You can legally use a trademark that hasn't been registered as long as no one objects to it.
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