How to file a Trademark in Honduras?

What is a trademark in Honduras?

A trademark in Honduras consists of fantasy denominations, names, pseudonyms, commercial slogans, shapes, portraits, letters, figures, monograms, labels, coats of arms, cotton prints, vignettes, fringes, lines, stripes, combinations, and arrangements of colors. They also consist of the products’ form, presentation, or conditioning, their packing or wrapping, or the means or places of expenditure of the corresponding products or services.

The following trademark types are registrable: trademarks, service marks, collective marks, trade names, emblems, slogans and signs, geographical indications, appellations of origin, and certification marks.

A trademark in Honduras has the right to exclusively use a trademark and may prevent third parties from using or copying the trademark. 

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How to file a trademark in Honduras?

To file a trademark in Honduras can be done personally; the form must contain at least the following:

Note: A trademark application in Honduras must be filed in Spanish. Filing in a foreign language with late submission of Spanish translation is not possible.

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• TM information

1. Name of the trademark (if it is a design or combination of word + design, we need the corresponding specimens)

    

2. Complete name and address of the applicant and state/country of incorporation.

    

3. 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 Honduras. 

How is the process of filing a Trademark in Honduras?

1. Previous Search: Applicants must verify that their distinctive sign is available to follow the application process. There are also some restrictions on what can be considered applicable.

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2. Submission of Application: Once the trademark application is filled and sent out, the IP Office of Honduras will review for any errors and missing information to be completed.

    

3. Examination: The examination procedure begins with the filing of a trademark application form. They will verify that the application complies with all the formal requirements.

    

4. Opposition: Once the application is verified, it will be published before the Hondrean Intellectual Property Gazette. Third parties with interests will have 30 working days from the date of last publication to file an opposition and submit additional evidence.

    

5. Formal examination: Once the opposition period is finalized, the examiner determines whether the application fulfills all requirements, such as the name of the applicant, nationality, address, and correct goods or services classification.

    

6. Review of the application and Trademark Certificate: The estimated time for issuance of the registration certificate is 8-9 months from the application date, in a smooth process. Once the registration fee is paid, the time for issuance of the certificate is estimated at a maximum of 45 days.

FAQ

• How long does a Trademark Registration take? The average time for a Trademark in Honduras to be approved is about 10 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 Honduras is 10 years from the registration date.