Chile
| TRADE MARK INFORMATION | |
| Classification | International, Nice 10th Edition Multi-class Services can be registered |
| Priority | Convention priority can be claimed |
| Renewal | Renewal fees are payable every 10 years after the filing date |
| Use provisions |
It is not necessary to use a registered mark to maintain its validity. The cancellation of registrations on the basis of non-use is not available. |
| PATENT INFORMATION | |
| Types of Patent |
Substantive with or without priority; PCT national phase |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | 20 years from the effective filing date |
| Annuities | Annuities covering the first ten years are payable at the time of grant. Fees for the remainder of the life of the patent must be paid on the 10th anniversary of the filing date, or within the six months that follow the expiration of that term along with a late fine |
| DESIGN INFORMATION | |
| Priority | Convention priority may be claimed |
| Duration | A registered design is valid for a non-renewable period of 10 years from the filing date |
| Renewal | No renewal fees are payable |
Wed, 01/06/2022 - 08:48
A new IP law, No. 21.355, entered into force on 9th May 2022, in which various articles of the current IP Law No. 19.039 dated 1991 and its subsequent iterations were amended. The most significant changes that have been introduced for trade marks, patents and industrial designs are as follows:
TRADE MARKS:
• Non-traditional trade marks such as 3D, holographic and olfactory marks are now provided for in the new law, which eliminates the requirement for graphical representation.
Tue, 10/03/2009 - 09:00
Chile became the 140th PCT Contracting State on 2 March 2009. The PCT will enter into force in Chile on 2 June 2009.
Mon, 30/01/2006 - 09:00
Further to our previous articles on this website, in which we reported that that the Chilean Law on Industrial Property was finally enacted on 1 December 2005, we can now confirm that the revalidation of foreign granted patents is no longer possible under the new law, as a requirement of absolute novelty has now been introduced. Other provisions of importance in the new law include the broadening of the definition of patentable subject matter and the extension of the term of a patent from 15...
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