To file a trademark in El Salvador the application must be processed before the Intellectual Property Office of El Salvador (CNR), as they are the authority responsible for managing intellectual property registration applications in El Salvador.
What is a trademark in El Salvador?
A trademark in El Salvador is a protection over any sign able to distinguish the products or services of a business in respect of goods of other businesses. A trademark in El Salvador has the right to exclusively use a trademark and protects your trademark against third-parties from using or copying the trademark. Multiclass applications are available in El Salvador.
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How to file a trademark in El Salvador?
To file a trademark in El Salvador, the form must contain at least the following:
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- TM information
- Name of the trademark (if it is a design or combination of word + design, we need the corresponding specimens)
- Complete name and address of the applicant and state/country of incorporation.
- Power of Attorney: signed by the applicant or an authorized officer of the applicant company; the signature must be notarized by a Notary Public and Apostille.
Also, you may need to file a patent in El Salvador.
How is the process of filing a Trademark in El Salvador?
Preliminary Search
Applicants must first check whether their distinctive sign is available for registration. El Salvador’s IP Office applies certain restrictions on what qualifies as a registrable trademark. You can contact us for help understanding these restrictions, and we will carry out a free preliminary search.
Application Submission
Once the applicant submits the completed trademark application, the IP Office of El Salvador reviews it for errors or missing information and requests any necessary corrections.
Examination
After receiving the application, the IP Office examines it to ensure it complies with all formal requirements.
Opposition
Once the application passes the initial examination, the IP Office publishes it in the El Salvadoran Intellectual Property Gazette. Interested third parties have 60 working days from the final publication date to file an opposition and submit supporting evidence.
Formal Examination
After the opposition period ends, the examiner reviews the application in detail. They confirm whether it meets all necessary requirements, including correct applicant information, nationality, address, and appropriate classification of goods or services.
Final Review and Trademark Certificate
Once the application clears all stages, including examination and opposition (if any), the IP Office issues a resolution granting the trademark and delivers the Certificate of Registration.
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FAQ
- How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in El Salvador to be approved is about 9 months, if there are no objections or oppositions.
- How long does the right to a Trademark last? The term of the right of your trademark in El Salvador is 10 years from the date of application.
- Is El Salvador a member of the Madrid System? No
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Representation by a Intellectual Property Agent
Please note that a general power of attorney is admitted and we can use it to file any number of applications on behalf of the same client
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