Process of design registration:
- Once you have the required drawings we will prepare the documentation for a proper application in the regarding country.
- Design examination: The local patent office will review the novelty of your product.
- Office action: If the patent office has observations or objections for your design will issue a report and the requirements will have to be met.
- Design Granting: Once the examination has ended and if the patent office has accepted your application and depending on the country, you will have to pay the required registration fees.
- Maintenance fee: In almost every country you will need to pay a maintenance fee in order to keep your patent in force.
Required Documents:
- Identification of the applicant(s) and/or the designer(s) along with their addresses and nationality.
- specification or sample of the design with 7 views, its photograph or graphical representation.
- In the case of three-dimensional designs, it is necessary to submit the side, upper, lower, frontal, rear and perspective views;
- proof of payment of the official fee
Time Frame:
The validity term of an industrial design registration in Colombia is ten years from the date of filing. This term is not renewable and, after expiring, the design becomes public domain.
In general a design application process is fast and expedite, if everything moves smoothly and, depending on the jurisdiction, an applicant can have a design granted within 6 months from the filing date.
Multiple Designs:
Multiple design applications are not possible in Colombia.