# Trademark registration in Chile

> 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.

Source page: https://trademarkshub.com/trademarks/chile
Facts checked against official sources: 2026-10-11

## Key facts
- **Trademark office:** Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial (INAPI)
- **Official fee:** UTM 1 — Application fee (per class)
- **Madrid Protocol:** Member since 2022
- **Opposition period:** 30 business days from publication in the Diario Oficial
- **Protection:** 10 years from the registration date, renewable
- **Multi-class applications:** Allowed
- **Foreign applicants:** Applicants residing abroad must appoint a representative residing in Chile

## Official links
- Trademark office: https://www.inapi.cl/marcas
- Law: Law No. 19.039 on Industrial Property (as amended, including by Law No. 21.355 of 2021) — https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=30406

## Official fees (as of 2026-10)
- Application fee (per class): UTM 1 — Paid on filing; not refunded if the mark is refused
- Final registration fee (per class): UTM 2 — Paid within 60 business days after notice of acceptance
- Renewal (per class): UTM 6 — Paid when the renewal request is filed

## Steps
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:** 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:** 30 business days from publication in the Diario Oficial
- **Late renewal:** Renewal can be requested from 6 months before to 6 months after expiry.
- **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
- **Use requirement:** a registration can be challenged after 5 years of non-use.

## Good to know
- 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.

## FAQ
### 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.

## Sources
- INAPI: Marcas: https://www.inapi.cl/marcas
- INAPI: Para informarse (fees and procedure): https://www.inapi.cl/marcas/para-informarse?acordeon=4
- Law No. 19.039 (Ley Chile, BCN): https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=30406
- WIPO-administered treaties: Madrid Protocol contracting parties: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/treaties/ShowResults?treaty_id=8

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