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Patent Services in Colombia
Colombia, with its robust and rapidly growing economy, presents a compelling opportunity for companies seeking patent protection. As the fourth-largest economy in Latin America, Colombia offers a market of over 50 million consumers and a GDP that has consistently outperformed regional averages. Its strategic location, well-developed infrastructure, and increasingly business-friendly policies make it an attractive destination for investment and innovation.
In fact, Colombia receives more than 1500 patent applications from non-residents each year for the last decade. By securing a patent in Colombia, you gain a strong foothold in this thriving market and position yourself for growth. Partnering with knowledgeable patent attorneys who understand the intricacies of the Colombian patent system can help you capitalize on these opportunities and protect your intellectual property effectively.
Colombia General Information
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Europe is 31 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. Additionally, inventor has a 6-month grace period for disclosing the invention before the first filing date.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The request for examination must be filed within 6 months from the publication of the application. It is possible to request accelerated examination under PPH under certain circumstances. It is important to mention, that in this country the patent office can request the applicant to pay additional examination fees depending on each office action.
No substantive examination must be filed.
Granting
No granting fees must be paid.
No granting fee must be paid for design patents in Colombia.
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FAQ’s
How long can it take a Colombian patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Colombia can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. Additionally, a PPH requested can be filed to potentially allow the applicant to reduce the examination time. On the other hands, design patents can take between 1 and 2 years. Contact us for additional information.
Can a Colombian patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, it is possible to request a patent restoration under certain circumstances. Contact us for additional information.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
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