Filing parameters
Classes 1–45. Each additional class incurs an extra official fee.
Estimated cost breakdown
Estimated Total
COP 4,347,500
≈ USD 1,035
Official SIC fees per Resolution 6167/2026. Professional fees are estimates based on standard complexity; actual fees depend on case specifics. Copyright fees apply to DNDA, not SIC. Contact InLecta for a formal quote binding under Colombian law.
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What's included in each cost component
Official Filing Fee
The government fee paid directly to the Colombian Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) or DNDA. Regulated by Resolution 6167 of January 30, 2026. Non-refundable. Must be paid in Colombian pesos (COP).
Professional Fees
Covers prior-art search, application drafting, class and goods/services specification, power of attorney coordination, official correspondence management, and examination follow-up. Flat estimate expressed in SMMLV units (minimum legal wage).
What Happens Next
After filing, SIC conducts formal examination (15 business days), substantive examination, and publishes the application in the Official Gazette for third-party opposition (30 business days). Full grant typically takes 9–12 months from the filing date.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does trademark registration take in Colombia?
The full registration process at the SIC typically takes 9 to 12 months from the filing date under normal examination conditions. This covers formal examination (within 15 business days of filing), substantive examination on distinctiveness and registrability, publication in the Official Gazette (Gaceta de la Propiedad Industrial), a 30-business-day opposition window, and final resolution. Expedited examination is not available as a standard procedure. Time frames may extend if office actions are issued or oppositions are filed by third parties. InLecta monitors each application and reports status updates to foreign counsel promptly.
Does Colombia accept Madrid Protocol filings?
Yes. Colombia acceded to the Madrid Protocol on August 29, 2012 (Law 1455 of 2011). International rights holders can designate Colombia through a WIPO international application. The SIC acts as the designated office and examines the designation under Decision 486 of the Andean Community, with an 18-month window to issue a provisional refusal. If a provisional refusal or opposition arises, local legal representation in Colombia is mandatory. InLecta assists international firms with SIC prosecution of Madrid designations. Note: Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia are not members of the Madrid Protocol — direct national filing is required in those countries.
What is the Andean Community (CAN) trademark system and how does it affect Colombian filings?
Andean Community Decision 486 of 2000 is the supranational legal framework governing industrial property (trademarks, patents, industrial designs) for Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. However, there is no single "Andean trademark" that grants region-wide protection. Each member state maintains its own national registry: the SIC for Colombia, INDECOPI for Peru, SENADI for Ecuador, and SENAPI for Bolivia. Decision 486 harmonizes the substantive rules (what is registrable, absolute and relative grounds for refusal, opposition procedures, well-known mark protection) but does not replace national filings. Applicants seeking protection in multiple CAN countries must file separately in each. InLecta handles Colombian national filings and can coordinate with trusted correspondents in the other CAN states.