Can I Check if My Trademark Is Available in Colombia?
Yes. You can search Colombia’s trademark database before you apply. If you want to know whether a similar trademark could block your application, ask our trademark attorneys to assess your mark. We’ll review the earlier marks that matter and explain your options before you commit to a name or pay the filing fee.
How can I check my trademark myself?
Start with SIPI, Colombia’s official trademark database, maintained by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC). Search for the exact name, then try alternative spellings and names that sound similar. If you find a close result, open the record and check the status of the application or registration and the goods or services it covers.
Suppose you want to register a name for coffee and find a similar name used for coffee shop services. The two may fall into different trademark classes, but the earlier mark could still matter if customers are likely to assume that the products and services come from the same business or from related businesses. That is why the search starts with what you plan to sell under the mark.
Can I register my trademark if there’s no exact match?
Possibly. Under Andean Community Decision 486, which applies in Colombia, the SIC can refuse registration if an earlier mark creates a likelihood of confusion or association. Similarities in spelling, sound, appearance, or meaning can matter. The SIC also examines whether your mark is distinctive for the goods or services you specify. A name that merely describes what you sell can face refusal even if the search reveals no conflicting marks.
What will a professional trademark search tell me?
At Cárdenas Vega Asesores, we review relevant registrations and pending applications and assess how they could affect your proposed filing. If your mark includes a logo, we can also review the design. Our report identifies the earlier marks that deserve your attention, explains the legal risk, and gives you a basis for deciding whether to file as planned, adjust the application, or choose another mark.
Our advice. If you have two names on your shortlist, send us both before you choose. Comparing them at that stage gives you room to act on the results before you spend money on packaging, signage, or a launch.
How do I request a trademark search in Colombia?
Send us the exact name you want to protect and a short description of the goods or services you plan to offer in Colombia. If you want us to assess a logo, include a copy. You can describe your business in plain English. We’ll identify the relevant trademark classes for the search.
Would you like to register a trademark or check its availability?
Complete this form. A specialized attorney will review your case and advise you on the best strategy to protect your trademark.