A Colombian trademark registration is granted for ten years and must be renewed to stay in force. The renewal is filed before the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC) and governed by Andean Community Decision 486, the industrial-property regime Colombia shares with Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. The rules are simple, but the calendar is unforgiving: after the grace period a lapsed registration cannot be revived.
Key facts at a glance
| Term of registration | 10 years from the grant date, renewable indefinitely |
|---|---|
| Renewal window opens | 6 months before the expiry date |
| Grace period | 6 months after expiry, with a surcharge |
| Proof of use | Not required for renewal |
| Official fee, first class (2026) | COP 734,000 (≈ USD 236); in grace COP 1,002,000 (≈ USD 323) |
| Official fee, each additional class | COP 360,500 (≈ USD 116); in grace COP 492,000 (≈ USD 159) |
| MK Global IP professional fee | USD 150 first class + USD 75 each additional class, per registration |
| Documents | Simple power of attorney, no notarisation or legalisation |
| Governing law | Andean Community Decision 486 (arts. 152–153); SIC Resolution 6167 of 2026 (fees) |
| Office | Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC), Bogotá |
USD figures are approximate, at the rate of 2026-09-18 (USD 1 ≈ COP 3,110). Official fees are set in Colombian pesos and paid at the rate of the filing date.
The renewal window: 6 months before, 6 months after
Under article 153 of Decision 486, the owner — or anyone with a legitimate interest — may request the renewal within the six months before the expiry date. If that window is missed, the law grants a six-month grace period after expiry during which the renewal can still be filed, at a higher official fee. During the grace period the registration keeps its full effect. When the grace period ends without a renewal, the registration lapses definitively.
In practice the SIC records an online renewal within days of filing and extends the term by ten years from the original expiry date, so renewing early does not shorten the protection.
Official fees for 2026
The SIC updates its fee schedule every January. For 2026 (Resolution 6167 of 30 January 2026) the online renewal fee is COP 734,000 for the first class and COP 360,500 for each additional class of the same registration. In the grace period the same items cost COP 1,002,000 and COP 492,000. Fees are charged per registration, so a single-class registration renewed in time costs about USD 236 in official fees, and a three-class registration about USD 468.
MK Global IP charges a flat professional fee of USD 150 per registration for the first class and USD 75 for each additional class, with no additional disbursements. The renewal search shows the total for any Colombian registration at the day’s exchange rate.
Documents: a simple power of attorney
A foreign owner acts through a representative domiciled in Colombia. The only document needed is a simple power of attorney signed by the owner — no notarisation, apostille or consular legalisation. A scanned copy is accepted for filing. If the owner’s name has changed or the registration has been assigned since it was granted, the change should be recorded with the SIC (a recordal costs COP 486,000 in 2026) so that the renewal is issued in the correct name.
No proof of use, but use still matters
Decision 486 states expressly that no proof of use is required to renew. Use is relevant elsewhere: a registration that has not been genuinely used in an Andean Community country for three consecutive years can be cancelled for non-use at the request of a third party, and the challenger gains a preferential right to register the mark. Renewing a mark that is not in use keeps the registration but does not cure that risk.
Partial renewals and multi-class registrations
A registration can be renewed for only some of its goods or services. The official fee is then calculated on the classes actually renewed, which is often the right call for portfolios with classes that are no longer in use.
Madrid Protocol designations
Colombia joined the Madrid Protocol in 2012. An international registration designating Colombia is renewed centrally at WIPO, not through a Colombian representative, and follows the international registration’s own ten-year cycle. A local agent only becomes involved if the SIC issues a notification concerning the designation. Our renewal search lists Madrid designations separately for this reason.
What happens if the deadline is missed
After the grace period the registration is cancelled by operation of law. There is no restoration or late-renewal petition. The only route back is a new application, which is examined again, published for opposition and exposed to any conflicting application filed in the meantime. Because Colombia is a first-to-file jurisdiction, a lapsed well-known mark is a frequent target for opportunistic filings.
How to check whether a Colombian trademark is due for renewal
The SIC’s public register (SIPI) shows the expiry date of every registration. To avoid checking marks one by one, MK Global IP keeps a copy of the register that is compared with the SIC every night: search the owner below to see all of its Colombian registrations, when each renewal window opens and closes, and the total cost.
Frequently asked questions
When can a Colombian trademark be renewed?
Within the six months before the registration expires, and during a six-month grace period after expiry with a surcharge on the official fee. A Colombian trademark registration lasts ten years from the grant date and can be renewed indefinitely for further ten-year periods (Andean Community Decision 486, articles 152 and 153).
What does it cost to renew a trademark in Colombia in 2026?
The official SIC fee for an online renewal is COP 734,000 for the first class and COP 360,500 for each additional class of the same registration. In the grace period the fees rise to COP 1,002,000 and COP 492,000 (SIC Resolution 6167 of 2026). MK Global IP charges a flat USD 150 per registration for the first class and USD 75 for each additional class; official fees are passed through at the exchange rate of the day.
Is proof of use required to renew a trademark in Colombia?
No. Decision 486 expressly states that no proof of use is required for renewal. Use still matters for other purposes: a registration can be cancelled for non-use if it has not been used for three consecutive years.
What documents are needed to renew a trademark in Colombia?
A simple power of attorney signed by the owner in favour of the Colombian representative. No notarisation, apostille or legalisation is required. If the owner has changed name or the registration has been assigned, the change should be recorded so that the renewal is filed in the correct name.
What happens if the renewal deadline is missed in Colombia?
Once the six-month grace period ends the registration lapses and cannot be revived. The only route is a new application, which is examined afresh, published for opposition and exposed to any third-party rights that arose in the meantime.
How are Madrid Protocol designations of Colombia renewed?
International registrations designating Colombia are renewed centrally at WIPO, not through a Colombian representative. A Colombian agent is only involved if the SIC raises an issue with the designation.
Can I renew only some of the classes of a multi-class registration?
Yes. The renewal can be limited to some of the goods or services covered by the registration; the official fee is then calculated on the classes actually renewed.
About the author
Montoya, Kociecki & Asociados (MK Global IP) is a Bogotá intellectual-property firm founded in 1983 and a member of INTA and ASIPI. We act as Colombian associate for law firms and IP agents worldwide. Related reading: How to register a trademark in Colombia · Working with us as your Colombian associate.