The Colombian Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has officially issued Resolution No. 77243, announcing the new official fee schedule for Industrial Property rights effective for the 2026 fiscal year. The new fees will come into force on January 1, 2026, reflecting an average increase of approximately 5.19% compared to 2025. This adjustment affects various intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and also clarifies several fee reduction policies.
Key Changes Overview
Overall Increase: Based on projections from the Economic Studies Group, the average adjustment for 2026 Industrial Property fees is 5.19%. This increase is linked to the variation in the Consumer Price Index for the middle-income stratum published by the Colombian National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
New Fee Item: The resolution explicitly introduces a fee for "Claiming Well-Known Trademark Status within a cancellation action response," aligning its cost with the existing fee for such claims in opposition proceedings.
Online Application Discount: "Online Application" fees are lower than "Physical Application" fees for almost all procedures, encouraging applicants to use the electronic filing system to reduce costs.
Fee Reductions for Specific Groups: The resolution maintains fee reduction policies for specific applicants, including Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), certified artisans, young entrepreneurs, ethnic groups, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, among others.
2026 Key Official Fee Schedule (Currency: Colombian Peso - COP)
I. Patents & Utility Models
Service Description | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
Invention Patent Application (includes first 10 claims) | 118,000 | 146,000 |
Utility Model Application (includes first 10 claims) | 104,500 | 128,500 |
Additional Claim Fee for Invention Patent (from the 11th claim, each) | 59,000 | 69,500 |
Additional Claim Fee for Utility Model (from the 11th claim, each) | 32,500 | 35,000 |
Request for Substantive Examination - Invention Patent | 1,831,500 | 2,194,000 |
Request for Substantive Examination - Utility Model | 1,035,000 | 1,234,500 |
Invention Patent Annual Fee (Years 1-4) | 388,500 | 466,500 |
Invention Patent Annual Fee (Years 5-8) | 604,000 | 724,500 |
Invention Patent Annual Fee (Years 9-12) | 905,000 | 1,087,000 |
Utility Model Annual Fee | 360,500 | 438,000 |
II. Trademarks & Trade Names
Service Description | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
Trademark Registration (1st class) | 674,000 | 778,000 |
Each additional class in the same application | 1,794,500 | 2,186,000 |
TM Application (1st class) - MSMEs | 970,500 | 1,180,000 |
TM Application (1st class) - Certified Artisans | 92,500 | 114,000 |
Filing an Opposition (per class) | 616,000 | 739,000 |
Claiming Well-Known Trademark Status (in opposition or cancellation response) | 1,211,500 | 1,477,500 |
Trade Name Deposit | 957,000 | 1,167,000 |
Trademark Renewal (1st class) | 734,500 | 897,000 |
III. Industrial Designs & Integrated Circuit Layout Designs
Service Description | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
Industrial Design Registration Application | 943,500 | 1,130,500 |
*Industrial Design App - Certified Artisans/Youth (18-28 yrs)* | 236,500 | 284,000 |
Integrated Circuit Layout Design Registration Application | 943,500 | 1,130,500 |
IV. International Applications
Service Description | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
PCT International Phase Transmittal (SIC as Receiving Office) | 360,000 | 476,500 |
Madrid System International Application Transmittal | 115,500 | 136,500 |
V. Other Services & Procedures
Service Description | Online Filing | Physical Filing |
Submission of Priority Document | 304,500 | 370,500 |
Request for Time Extension | 200,500 | 246,500 |
Recordal of a License | 217,500 | 265,500 |
Recordal of Change in Ownership (Assignment) | 486,500 | 590,000 |
Summary of Key Fee Reduction Policies
1. Standard Reductions: Eligible MSMEs, universities, and non-profit research institutions may receive a 25% reduction on fees for applications such as industrial designs, integrated circuit layouts, and patent examinations. A 50% reduction applies to certain patent annuity fees.
2. Training & Advisory Reductions: A 25% fee reduction is available for specific applications filed within a set period after participating in SIC's IP training courses or receiving specialized guidance from designated centers.
3. Entrepreneur Program (PI-e): Entrepreneurs who complete all stages of the PI-e program can receive a substantial reduction of up to 85% on trademark and industrial design registration fees.
4. National Inventor Prize Winners: Winners who file relevant patent applications within one year of receiving the award are exempt from application, modification, extension, and first substantive examination fees.
Conclusion
Applicants planning to secure intellectual property rights in Colombia are advised to familiarize themselves with the new fee schedule well in advance. Prioritizing online applications is recommended for cost savings, and we encourage actively assessing eligibility for the various fee reduction programs to optimize your IP budget.
This information is based on Resolution No. 77243 del 30 de septiembre del 2025 and is provided for reference only. It does not constitute legal advice. Please consult the latest official guidelines from the Colombian Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) for specific applications.
Source: https://sedeelectronica.sic.gov.co/transparencia/normativa/resolucion-no-77243-del-30-de-septiembre-del-2025
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