Trademarks and patents

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The registration must be processed before the National Directorate of Industrial Property (DNPI) of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) which grants ownership and the right to exclusive use of the trademark.
Prior to registering a trademark, it is suggested to request a phonetic background search, which is free of charge.
File a Trademark Registration Application.
The registration must be processed online through the Online Filing System (SPL) of the National Directorate of Industrial Property (DNPI) of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM).
Prior to submitting a Patent application, it is advisable to request a Thematic Patent Search of national and foreign backgrounds, using the Patent Search Service.
Submit the application for Patent Registration.
Brand registration
The registration must be processed before the National Directorate of Industrial Property (DNPI) of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) which grants ownership and the right to exclusive use of the trademark.
Prior to registering a trademark, it is suggested to request a phonetic background search, which is free of charge.
Trademark Registration
File a Trademark Registration Application.
Patent registration
The registration must be processed online through the Online Filing System (SPL) of the National Directorate of Industrial Property (DNPI) of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM).
Patent Search Service
Prior to submitting a Patent application, it is advisable to request a Thematic Patent Search of national and foreign backgrounds, using the Patent Search Service.
Patent registration
Submit the application for Patent Registration.