Paraguay Trademark Registration

Our Trademark Attorneys in Paraguay will assist you throughout the Trademark Registration Process outlined below. Please notice that each step can be ordered independently:

Trademark Comprehensive Study

Step 1

Trademark Comprehensive Study

A report which includes a search of similar and identical trademarks along with our attorneys’ expert opinion about the registration probabilities of your trademark in Paraguay. This report is optional but highly recommended since it allows you to rule out any possible objections to your trademark in advance.

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Trademark Registration Request

Step 2

Trademark Registration Request

The filing and processing of the Trademark Registration Request before the Paraguayan Trademark Office, according to the legal procedures and requirements of this country with the objective of obtaining ownership of the trademark. Once we file the trademark we will send you a scanned copy of the filed application.

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  1. Is registration of a trademark mandatory?

    Yes, registration is compulsory in order to enforce protection.

  2. Which Intellectual Property rights are registrable?

    Any “sign” that can be graphically reproduced and is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one company from another, e.g., words, names, devices, certain three-dimensional shapes and colors. Sounds are not registrable.

  3. Can a trademark be registered for covering a commercial establishment which activity is focused in selling goods to consumers, for example retail stores? If so, how is the registration procedure? Are there any special requirements for it?

    No. Retail and like services are not registrable as a trademark, but the service can be registered as a service mark.

  4. Is there any advantage in using a trademark before filing an application?

    No. There is no advantage in using the trademark before filing an application.

  5. How long does the registration process take?

    In the absence of objections and oppositions, the registration process takes approximately 8 to 10 months.

  6. Is there any requirement of use for registered trademarks? If so, what happens in case it is not used?

    A trademark must be used within five years of the granting date of the registration, or the registration will become vulnerable to cancellation for nonuse by any interested person.

  7. In the case of a registered mixed trademark (word + logo), is it possible to include in the logo, different or additional words from those mentioned in the word mark?

    Yes. They can be used separately withour two registrations, still it is recommend to apply for two trademarks.

  8. How can I know which is the due date for the renewal of a registered trademark?

    A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the registration date.

  9. When should I pay the renewal fee of my registered trademark?

    A renewal must be filed during the twelve month period expiring with the renewal date.

  10. Is it possible to pay the renewal fee of a patent after the renewal due date has expired? If so, when should I pay?

    It is possible to renew for six months after the renewal date with payment of a fine.

  11. What documents are required for filing a trademark or renewal application?

    A power of attorney (authorization form) executed by the proprietor is required for renewal.

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