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Country guide · Updated October 2026

Trademark registration in Honduras

Who registers trademarks in Honduras, 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 Honduras are registered with the Dirección General de Propiedad Intelectual, Instituto de la Propiedad (DIGEPIH); third parties can oppose within From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta. A registration lasts 10 years from the registration date and can be renewed. Honduras is not in the Madrid System, so a national filing is needed.

Checked against official sources on 11 October 2026 · see sources

Office
DIGEPIH
Madrid Protocol
Not a member
Opposition
From the start of publication until 30 days aft…
Protection
10 years from registration date

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Official fees in Honduras

The office does not publish an up-to-date fee schedule we could verify. Ask firms that cover Honduras for a quote that shows official and professional fees separately — post a request or compare packages.

How to register a trademark in Honduras

  1. Request a user account for the WIPO File electronic filing platform used by the Instituto de la Propiedad.
  2. Enter the trademark application on WIPO File, listing the goods or services and their Nice class.
  3. Submit the physical documents at the Trademark Department (window 26, Tegucigalpa): power of attorney, company deed where applicable, 20 labels of the mark and a 50-lempira contracting stamp.
  4. DIGEPIH examines the application for form and substance, including a search for earlier marks.
  5. If accepted, a notice is published three times in the official gazette La Gaceta at 10-day intervals.
  6. Oppositions may be filed during publication and up to 30 days after the last notice; if none is filed, the registration and certificate fees are paid and the mark is registered.

Examination, publication and opposition

  • Examination: DIGEPIH examines each application for formalities and substance, including a search of its databases for earlier marks and legal impediments. No official examination period is published.
  • Publication: Official gazette La Gaceta, three times at 10-day intervals (Article 88 of the Industrial Property Law).
  • Opposition period: From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta (Article 89); secondary sources describe this as 30 business days.
  • Typical timeline: About 3–4 months if there are no problems, according to the Director of Intellectual Property as quoted in the press (March 2023).

Protection, renewal and use

  • Term: 10 years from the registration date, renewable.
  • Late renewal: Renewal is filed within the year before expiry; a 6-month grace period after expiry is available with a surcharge (Article 94).
  • Rights system: first to file.

Filing from abroad

  • Local agent: Foreign natural or legal persons may apply (Article 85), and the application must identify the applicant's agent (mandatario) and include the mandate document. Secondary sources state that foreign applicants must use a local agent.
  • Power of attorney: A power of attorney (mandate document) must accompany the application (Article 85 and the official procedure page). Secondary sources state it must be notarised and apostilled or legalised by a Honduran consulate; this was not confirmed in official sources.
  • Language: Spanish

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

Madrid Protocol

Honduras is not a member of the Madrid System, so an international registration cannot cover it. You need a national filing, usually through a local agent.

Trademark classes

Nice Classification; the application must list the goods or services and indicate the international class (Article 85).. Not sure which classes you need? See all 45 classes or classes by business type.

How Honduras compares

  • Opposition: From the start of publication until 30 days after the last publication in La Gaceta (Article 89); secondary sources describe this as 30 business days. — compare all countries
  • Renewal: every 10 years; grace period Renewal is filed within the year before expiry; a 6-month grace period after expiry is available with a surcharge (Article 94). — compare all countries
  • Foreign owners: required — rules in every country

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

Good to know in Honduras

  • Filing is a two-part process: the application is entered online on WIPO File and the supporting documents are then delivered in person to the Instituto de la Propiedad.
  • Applications are published three times in La Gaceta at 10-day intervals before registration.
  • Trademark rights are acquired by registration (Article 80 of the Industrial Property Law).
  • Adding goods or services to an existing registration requires a new application (Article 95).
  • Honduras is not a member of the Madrid Protocol, so marks must be filed directly with the national office.

Questions

Is Honduras part of the Madrid Protocol?
No. Honduras is not a Madrid Protocol member, so trademarks must be filed directly with the Instituto de la Propiedad.
How long does trademark registration take in Honduras?
The Director of Intellectual Property has said registration can take about 3–4 months when there are no problems, including three publications in La Gaceta and the opposition period.
Where are trademark applications published in Honduras?
Applications are published three times in the official gazette La Gaceta at 10-day intervals, and oppositions may be filed until 30 days after the last publication.
How long is a trademark valid in Honduras?
A registration lasts 10 years from the date it is granted and can be renewed for further 10-year periods, with a 6-month grace period after expiry on payment of a surcharge.
Can I file a trademark application online in Honduras?
Yes. Applications are entered on the WIPO File platform, after which the power of attorney, labels and other documents are delivered in person to the Instituto de la Propiedad.