VENEZUELA
APPLICATION OF THE VENEZUELAN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LAW IN REGARDS TO THE DURATION OF GRANTED TRADEMARKS
On February 20th 2018 the Venezuelan Trademark Office issued an Office Action by means of which confirmed the changes regarding the duration of granted trademarks in regards to the disapplication of Decision 486 of 2000 and the application of the new Venezuelan Industrial Property Law
According to the aforementioned Official Action, trademarks granted before September 17th 2008 (09/17/2008), are in force for ten (10) years, while the registrations granted as of February 20th 2018, will have a protection of fifteen (15) years, according to the provisions of the Venezuelan Industrial Property Law.