A trademark provides
protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the
exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services,
or to authorize another to use it in return for payment.
protection is enforced by
the courts, which in most systems have the authority
to block trademark infringement.
Trademarks may be one or a combination of words, letters,
and numerals. They may consist of drawings, symbols,
three- dimensional signs such as the shape and packaging
of goods, audible signs such as music or vocal sounds,
fragrances, or colors used as distinguishing features.
| OUR SERVICES
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General advising in the election of marks,
slogans, and advertising signs. |
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Trademark searches and analysis of prior
Registers to determine the feasibility of a new
trademark application. |
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Definition of the International Classes
corresponding to the goods/services desired to
be protected, according to the International Classification
Dispositions. |
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Preparation and filing of Trademark Applications. |
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Watching services for pending applications
and registered trademarks. |
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Filing of oppositions to trademark applications
filed by any third party. |
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Negotiations and agreement over oppositions
filed by any third party. |
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Replying to Office Actions. |
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Permanent watching and activation of trademark
prosecutions. |
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Reporting on lapsing terms and renewals
of Registers. |
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Drafting and registering of contracts
for sells, acquisitions, licenses, changes of
names or assignments. |
Almost all countries in the world register and protect
trademarks. Each national or regional office maintains
a Register of Trademarks. The effects of such a registration
are, however, limited to the country.
Our firm maintains a network of international trademark
correspondents and databases to clear and register your
trademark property worldwide.
Further, a trademark registration will expire after
10 years. A renewal must be filed prior to expiration
if the owner would like to keep the registration active
for an additional 10 years.
| REQUIREMENTS |
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To register trademarks in Costa Rica, Megamarks,
S.A requires a Power Of Attorney (POA)
granted by the owner of the trademark.
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One power of attorney is sufficient to register
several trademarks in the name of the case company. |
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In Costa Rica, Law No. 7978 "Trademark and
other Distinctive Signs Act" of February
01, 2000, covers the trademark registration procedures. |
| TIME |
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Procedures for trademarks are normally taking
approximately 5-7 months reckoned
from the date of presentation, provided all documents
are complete. |
