Colombia

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 31 Months

Language: Spanish

Translation: Required if not in Spanish

Charge for Excess Claims: Yes, amendments may incur additional translation costs

Examination Request: Deferred; Examination request must be made within 6 months of the national phase entry

Required Documents: POA Required; Faxed or scanned copies accepted; Published claims must be filed at entry

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 4th anniversary of the filing date

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 Months

Language: Spanish

Translation: No extension

Charge for Excess Claims: None

Examination Request: Deferred; Examination can be requested up to 6 months after publication

Required Documents: POA Required; Certified copy of the Priority Document and Spanish translation, or DAS code, needed within 16 months from priority date

Annuities: The first annuity is due at time of filing

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: 6 months from registration date

Language: Spanish

Translation: Required if not in Spanish

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: POA Required; Certified copy of design drawings or photographs

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 1st anniversary of registration date

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: Spanish

Translation: Required if not in Spanish

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: POA Required; Proof of use or intent to use may be required

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 1st anniversary of registration date