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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Chile

Who registers trademarks in Chile, what it costs, how long it takes and what foreign owners need — with links to the official sources and IP firms that can file for you.

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Quick answer

Trademarks in Chile are registered with the Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial (INAPI); the official application fee is UTM 1 per class, and third parties can oppose within 30 business days from publication in the Diario Oficial. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Chile can be designated through the Madrid System.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
INAPI
Official fee
UTM 1 / class
Madrid Protocol
Member since 2022
Opposition
30 business days from publication in the Diario…
Protection
10 years from registration date
Multi-class filing
Allowed

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Official fees in Chile

Official feeAmount
Application fee (per class)
Paid on filing; not refunded if the mark is refused		UTM 1
Final registration fee (per class)
Paid within 60 business days after notice of acceptance		UTM 2
Renewal (per class)
Paid when the renewal request is filed		UTM 6

Amounts in UTM (Chilean monthly tax unit, paid in CLP at the current value). Official office fees only (schedule as of 2026-10). Official fee schedule. Professional fees of a local firm are extra — compare fixed-fee packages.

How to register a trademark in Chile

  1. Search INAPI's trademark database for earlier conflicting marks.
  2. File the application online with INAPI and pay the initial fee of 1 UTM per class.
  3. INAPI checks the application for formalities and accepts it for processing.
  4. Within 20 business days of acceptance, request and pay for publication of an extract in the Diario Oficial.
  5. Third parties may oppose within 30 business days of publication.
  6. INAPI carries out substantive examination; the applicant has 30 days to respond to any objection.
  7. If the mark is accepted, pay the final fee of 2 UTM per class within 60 business days to obtain registration.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: INAPI examines applications for formalities first and then on substantive grounds after publication; no overall official processing time is stated.
  • Publication: Extract published in the Diario Oficial (Official Gazette), paid by the applicant directly to the Diario Oficial
  • Opposition period: 30 business days from publication in the Diario Oficial

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal can be requested from 6 months before to 6 months after expiry.
  • Use requirement: a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Applicants residing abroad must appoint a representative residing in Chile.
  • Power of attorney: The representative must be named in a power of attorney; a private (simple) document is sufficient. It can be filed as a digital copy or lodged with INAPI's document custody service to obtain a custody number.
  • Language: Spanish

Firms on TrademarksHub that cover Chile can act as your local agent — see firms.

Madrid Protocol

Chile is a member of the Madrid System (in force since 2022). You can designate it in an international application filed through your home office, or file a national application directly. A local firm can advise which route is cheaper for your classes and timeline.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification (45 classes). One application can cover several classes. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Chile compares

Guides: registering in any country · costs by country · Madrid

Good to know in Chile

  • Publication in the Diario Oficial is mandatory, must be requested within 20 business days of acceptance, and is charged separately according to the length of the goods/services description.
  • Official fees total 3 UTM per class for registration, paid in two stages (1 UTM on filing, 2 UTM on acceptance).
  • Cancellation for non-use was introduced by Law No. 21.355; it applies to marks not genuinely used for 5 years after registration, and actions can be brought from 9 May 2027.
  • Multi-class applications have been accepted since September 2012 and can be divided if some classes face objections or oppositions.

Questions

How much does it cost to register a trademark in Chile?
INAPI charges 1 UTM per class on filing and 2 UTM per class on registration, 3 UTM per class in total. Publication in the Diario Oficial is paid separately.
Is Chile part of the Madrid Protocol?
Yes. The Madrid Protocol entered into force for Chile on 4 July 2022.
How long is the opposition period for trademarks in Chile?
Third parties have 30 business days from publication of the application in the Diario Oficial to file an opposition.
How long does a trademark registration last in Chile?
A Chilean registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed indefinitely. Renewal costs 6 UTM per class and can be requested from 6 months before to 6 months after expiry.
Can a trademark be cancelled for non-use in Chile?
Yes, under Law No. 21.355 a mark not genuinely used for 5 years after registration can be cancelled, with actions available from 9 May 2027.
Do foreign companies need a local representative to file a trademark in Chile?
Yes. Applicants residing abroad must appoint a representative residing in Chile, named in a simple power of attorney.