FAQ
Find answers to common questions about trademark services in Latin America. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is ready to help.
General Questions
How are fees calculated?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Can I use English/Chinese throughout the process?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
What documents are required?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
How long does it take to register?
Timeframes vary by country, typically from 6 to 24 months.
Can I manage all filings in one account?
Timeframes vary by country, typically from 6 to 24 months.
How do you protect user data?
Timeframes vary by country, typically from 6 to 24 months.
Trademark Search
How accurate are your clearance searches? Do you cover all variations and similar marks?
Our searches combine experienced staff with ultimate tools to identify all similar marks, including graphic, phonetic and ideological similarities.
If your report shows a high-risk conflict, what's the alternative strategy?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
How quickly can I get the report? My company is under pressure to launch in Latin America this quarter.
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Trademark Filing
Do I have to prepare separate documents for each country, or will one power of attorney and application cover all?
We provide a power of attorney form which is accepted in all countries in Latin America so you can avoid the signature bureaucracy in every filing.
How will I know if the filing was successful or if an office action has been issued?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
If the examiner raises objections, can you respond on my behalf? Will that be included or billed separately?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Trademark Renewal
What happens if I miss a renewal deadline? Is there a grace period in all countries?
Most countries accept late renewal up to six months after the renewal deadline. For all registrations under our control, we will make sure to send you reminders until you send us your instructions to renew or abandon the registration.
Will you remind me before the renewal window opens, or only when the deadline is near?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Can you handle renewals for trademarks originally filed by another agent?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Trademark Monitoring
How often do you run the monitoring searches?
The crosscheck monitoring is conducted on every publication of the official IP gazette. Ask for details about the country of your interest.
Will the alerts include your legal recommendation, or will I have to engage another attorney to act on them?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.
Can you monitor for variations of my mark, including misspellings or translations in Spanish and Portuguese?
Fees depend on the countries selected, the number of classes, local official costs, and our service fee.