Utility Models Requirements

• Power of Attorney and Notarial Certificate: Notarized and legalized by Apostille. This document can be filed belatedly, and must be filed within the next two (2) months counted from the date of the official action requesting same. There is an extension of term of an two (2) months in which to file the document. One validly granted Power of Attorney is sufficient for all future matters (both patents and trademarks) in the name of the same applicant (at the same domicile).
  Please be aware that if the Power of Attorney is not legalized in accordance with the notarial certificate as per form enclosed, a document evidencing the legal existence and legal representation of the grantor (Certificate of Incorporation) will be required.
• Assignment of Inventors: Must be signed by the inventors, notarized and legalized by Apostille. In lieu of the local form, it is possible to use a certified copy of the US assignment provided that it assigns worldwide rights, or at the very least, rights to Colombia. This document can be filed belatedly, and must be filed with in the two (2) months counted from the date of the official action requesting same. There is an extension of term of an additional two (2) months in which to file the document.
• Formal Drawings: Drawings of the design must be filed with the application.
• Preliminary examination and search: These documents can be filed with the application or during the next two months from the date of filing the application.
• Term: 10 years counted from the date of filing.

Announcements

INTA Leadership Meeting - Miami Beach, Florida

We would like to inform you that Mr.  Felipe Rubio will be attending the INTA Leadership meeting which will take place in the second week of November from the 9 - 12. If you would like to meet to discuss any outstanding matter, please feel free to contact us at mail@rubiolawyers.com

 Attorney Fees

Please note that beginning January, 2012 our firm will be adjusting its schedule of fees. If you would like to recieve the schedule in advance, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to send it to you. 

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