Filing Requirements For Trademark And Patent Applications:
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| Trademarks:
Documents and information required:
For trademark or service mark applications, collective, certification marks, slogans and appellations of origin:
- Power of Attorney, notarized.
- Certified copy of the trademark registration in its country of origin, issued by the Trademark Office in such country (no consular authentication required(optional).
- If the mark consists in a design mark, please send us a design of the mark in full color when colors are claimed. Maximum size is 8 cm x 8 cm.
- If convention priority is to be claimed, please send us a certified copy of the application which priority is to be claimed. This document does not require consular legalization provided is issued by the Trademark Office in the country of origin.
For renewal applications:
- Power of Attorney, notarized.
To register assignments, changes of name, mergers or license agreements:
- Power of Attorney, notarized.
- Certified copy of the document of assignment, change of name, merger or license agreement, authenticated by Consul or by Apostille.
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Patents:
Documents and information required:
- Power of Attorney, notarized.
- Priority document or certified copy of patent application in the country of origin, issued and sealed by the respective Patent Office (no consular authentication required).
- Drawings.
- Copy of specification including description, summary and claims.
- Certified copy of assignment of patent rights from inventor(s) to the applicant when applicable, duly authenticated by Costa Rican Consul or by Apostille.
Documents a) and b) and can be validly filed within three months from filing.
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