The filing date of a Nicaraguan trademark is the one assigned when filing the application.

If priority is claimed, the filing date will remain the same, but the priority date will be the one claimed.

Within 30 working days from the filing date

The Nicaraguan Trademark Office will determine within 30 working days if the application meets the minimum formal requirements.

If it does, the Trademark Office will proceed to order the publication of the trademark.

Within 15 working days from the order of publication

The trademark will be published in the Official Gazette for opposition purposes.

30 working days counted from the publication date

The opposition period starts as soon as the trademark is published and ends 30 working days after the publication. This term can be extended one time only for an additional fifteen (15) business days by filing an extension request and paying the respective extension official fee. The request of extension must be filed prior to the expiration of the opposition term.

End of Opposition Period + maximum 60 working days

During this phase, the Trademark Office will analyze the application on both absolute and relative grounds of refusal. This includes a search to determine potential legal obstacles.

Within 8 to 10 months from the filing date

If no obstacles are found, the Trademark Office will proceed to grant the trademark.

The mark will be protected for a period of 10 years, counting from the granting date.

Substantive examination + 2 months counted from the day of the granting resolution

A paper registration certificate will be issued within the next 60 working days approximately.