
1. Service Overview
When your business undergoes changes—whether through rebranding, merger, acquisition, or relocation—it's crucial to keep your trademark records updated with the Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI). Chile requires proper recordal of all legal changes, and outdated information may result in invalid notices or enforcement issues. Our service ensures all changes are correctly recorded according to Chile’s trademark regulations.
2. Why Updating Your Trademark Details in Chile is Essential
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✅ Legal Enforcement: Accurate owner information is required to enforce your trademark rights in Chilean courts.
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✅ Official Communications: INAPI sends all official notifications—including renewal reminders—to the registered address.
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✅ License & Assignment Records: Corrected data ensures smooth recordals of trademark licenses or ownership transfers.
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✅ Due Diligence: Updated records are vital during mergers, sales, investments, or compliance checks.
3. The Chile Trademark Change Process
The Chile Trademark Change Process
Chile’s change recordal process requires accurate documents and proper filing with INAPI.
Change Request & Document Collection
You provide Chile trademark details and supporting documents for the requested change.
Document Preparation
We prepare Spanish-language INAPI filings and verify supporting certificates.
INAPI Filing
We file the change recordal with INAPI and provide the official submission receipt.
INAPI Examination
INAPI reviews the request. Approval often takes 1–2 months depending on workload.
Register Update
Once approved, INAPI updates the official register and issues confirmation.
4. Fee Structure for Chile Trademark Change
| Project | Cost (USD) | Details & Notes |
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| Each registration number | 1104 | A receipt will be issued within 7-10 business days. |
Official Source: Based on INAPI's official filing standards and market rates.
5. What We Need From You
- Trademark registration number(s)
- Proof of change (certificate of name change, tax ID update, corporate certificate)
- Signed Power of Attorney
- Details of the changes to be recorded
Keep Your Chile Trademark Records Current
Ensure your trademark rights remain fully enforceable with accurate registration details in Chile.