Trademarks |
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Peru |
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| (Latin America/Caribbean) Firm Estudio Olaechea Updated 22 Mar 2021 | |
| What is the system for trademark protection in your country? | The system for trademark protection in Peru includes:
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| To which international treaties does your country belong? | Peru belongs to the following international treaties:
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| What are the benefits of registering a trademark in your country? | The benefits of registering a trademark in Peru include:
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| Is it possible to obtain registration for the following types of marks under the registration system in your country? | Not applicable. |
| What are the documents and information required for filing a trademark application in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Are multi-class applications permitted in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Is there substantive examination of trademarks? | Not applicable. |
| What are the absolute grounds for refusal? | Not applicable. |
| What are the relative grounds for refusal? | Not applicable. |
| What is the time period from application to registration for a straightforward trademark application in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Is late renewal of a trademark registration permissible in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Does evidence of use need to be submitted to the trademark office at any time in order to maintain an application for registration or a registration of a trademark in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Are trademark licensees required to record themselves with the Registrar? | Not applicable. |
| What are the available enforcement methods in your country? | Not applicable. |
| Are there any peculiarities not mentioned above in the system of protection for trademarks in your country of which it is important for clients to be aware? | Not applicable. |
Trademarks
What is the system for trademark protection in your country?
The system for trademark protection in Peru includes:
- Registration
To which international treaties does your country belong?
Peru belongs to the following international treaties:
- Paris Convention
- Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks
- Vienna Agreement Establishing an International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks
- Lisbon Agreement for the Protection of Appellations of Origin and their International Registration
- Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks
What are the benefits of registering a trademark in your country?
The benefits of registering a trademark in Peru include:
- It is the only form of protection available for trademarks.
- It entitles the proprietor to bring an infringement action.
Is it possible to obtain registration for the following types of marks under the registration system in your country?
Not applicable.
What are the documents and information required for filing a trademark application in your country?
Not applicable.
Are multi-class applications permitted in your country?
Not applicable.
Is there substantive examination of trademarks?
Not applicable.
What are the absolute grounds for refusal?
Not applicable.
What are the relative grounds for refusal?
Not applicable.
What is the time period from application to registration for a straightforward trademark application in your country?
Not applicable.
Is late renewal of a trademark registration permissible in your country?
Not applicable.
Does evidence of use need to be submitted to the trademark office at any time in order to maintain an application for registration or a registration of a trademark in your country?
Not applicable.
Are trademark licensees required to record themselves with the Registrar?
Not applicable.
What are the available enforcement methods in your country?
Not applicable.
Are there any peculiarities not mentioned above in the system of protection for trademarks in your country of which it is important for clients to be aware?
Not applicable.