FAQ's
APPLICATION OF TRADEMARKS
How long does it take for an application to be published?
Normally, the extract of the application is published the month after the application was filed.
What is the deadline for the late submission of Power of Attorney?
The deadline for the late submission of power is sixty days following the date of notification
What are the requirements for the POA (Certification, Legalization, Apostille)?
To be fully valid in Ecuador any document issued abroad needs to be translated to Spanish. It also needs to be legalized before an Ecuadorian consulate or through Apostille.
Is there an additional charge for filing the POA?
There is a fee of US$ 120 for registering the POA before the Trademark Office. There is no extra fee for late presentation of power of attorney.
What is the deadline for submitting the priority document, if any?
Is there an additional charge for submitting priority documents?
Does Ecuador have a multiclass system?
Is it possible to modify a registration application? If so, what can be modified?
EXAMINATION
How long does it take the Trademark Office to examine an application?
Is the trademark application examined before or after the publication?
What type of examination does the Office of trademarks (distinctiveness, similarity, nullities, etc.)?
How long does it take for the registration to be issued?
Once the trademark has been registered, when will the Certificate of Registration be issued?
OPPOSITION
What is the deadline for filing opposition against a trademark application?
When are oppositions notified to the applicant?
In case of opposition, is it possible to reach an agreement between parties?
Are the Letters of Consent between parties valid in Ecuador?
APPEAL
If the application is refused, what is the deadline for appeal?
Is it possible to extend the deadline for appeal?
RENEWAL
How long is the registration time and when does a registration need to be renewed?
What is the deadline for submitting a renewal?
What are the renewal requirements?
Is there a grace period to submit a renewal?
USE REQUIREMENTS
How long does it take for an application to be published?
Normally, the extract of the application is published the month after the application was filed.
What is the deadline for the late submission of Power of Attorney?
The deadline for the late submission of power is sixty days following the date of notification
What are the requirements for the POA (Certification, Legalization, Apostille)?
To be fully valid in Ecuador any document issued abroad needs to be translated to Spanish. It also needs to be legalized before an Ecuadorian consulate or through Apostille.
Is there an additional charge for filing the POA?
There is a fee of US$ 120 for registering the POA before the Trademark Office. There is no extra fee for late presentation of power of attorney.
What is the deadline for submitting the priority document, if any?
Is there an additional charge for submitting priority documents?
Does Ecuador have a multiclass system?
Is it possible to modify a registration application? If so, what can be modified?
INTERNATIONAL TREATIES
How long does it take the Trademark Office to examine an application?
Is the trademark application examined before or after the publication?
What type of examination does the Office of trademarks (distinctiveness, similarity, nullities, etc.)?
How long does it take for the registration to be issued?
Once the trademark has been registered, when will the Certificate of Registration be issued?