In Peru, the authority in charge of protecting trademark law is the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI). INDECOPI makes decisions on trademark registration and makes you its sole owner and authorized person to use it in the territory of said country. Therefore, if you want to expand your business to Peru and protect your trademarks there, you should register your trademarks with INDECOPI.
What should be taken into account when registering a trademark in Peru?
Peru is a member of the Nice Agreement, which establishes the International Classification of Goods and Services for the registration of trademarks.
When filing a trademark application in Peru, it is necessary to identify the classes of goods or services in which protection is sought. Each class corresponds to specific products or services that will be marketed under the trademark in the Peruvian market.
What types of signs can be registered as trademarks in Peru?
There are many ways to materialize a trademark: it can be made up of one word or several. It can also be made up of symbols, images, logos, figures, graphics, smells, sounds, letters and numbers, among others.
Is Peru part of the Madrid Protocol?
Unfortunately, no, Peru is not part of the Madrid Protocol for the registration of trademarks. Therefore, you must file your application locally, before INDECOPI.
Is Peru part of the Paris convention?
Yes, Peru is one of the 177 countries member of the Paris Convention. Therefore, is is possible to claim priority in this country.
How long does the trademark protection last for in Peru?
The validity of a trademark registration in Peru is 10 (ten) years, renewable for subsequent periods of 10 (ten) years.
How much does the filing of a trademark in Peru cost?
The costs associated with filing a trademark application in Peru may vary depending on several factors, including the number of classes and the specific services required during the prosecution process.
For further information regarding the costs and requirements for trademark registration in Peru, ask us for a quote.
