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Bolivia

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Patent system, trademark registration, annuity management, and renewals in Bolivia.

Authority

SENAPI

PCT

N/A

Madrid

Non-member

Before You Start

Before filing or quoting, you'll typically confirm these first

  1. 1

    Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Bolivia

  2. 2

    Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority

  3. 3

    Whether to verify the official portal, search system, and key deadlines before moving to a quote or engagement

The sections below cover each module — use the navigation to jump directly to what you need.

Patent System & Process

Patent System in Bolivia

Bolivia is an Andean Community member under Decision 486; IP managed by SENAPI. Bolivia is **NOT a PCT member** and **NOT a Madrid Protocol member** — direct national filing with SENAPI in Spanish required. 20-year patents; 10-year utility models (Andean framework).

Bolivian Patent System
SENAPI examination; 20-year patents; 10-year utility models. Not PCT member; direct Spanish filing required.

Source: SENAPI; Andean Decision 486

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Bolivia

Bolivian trademarks examined by SENAPI; 10-year term; renewable. Direct filing required; Madrid NOT available.

Trademark Application
Direct SENAPI filing in Spanish; 10-year term. Madrid NOT available.

Source: SENAPI

Patent Annuity

Bolivia Patent Annuities

Annual annuities; grace period available.

Source: SENAPI fee schedule

Trademark Renewal

Bolivia Trademark Renewals

10-year trademark; renew before expiry; grace period.

Source: SENAPI

FAQ

Common Questions — Bolivia IP

Is Bolivia a PCT member?
No. Direct national filing with SENAPI required.
Is Bolivia a Madrid Protocol member?
No. Direct national filing with SENAPI required.
How does the Andean framework affect Bolivia?
Bolivia applies Andean Decision 486; harmonized standards but separate national applications required.
What language is required?
Spanish.
Is there a trademark use requirement in Bolivia?
Yes, 3-year non-use may lead to revocation.
Does Bolivia have utility model protection?
Yes, 10-year utility model under Andean framework; no substantive examination.
Is a local agent required in Bolivia?
Foreign applicants must use a local agent to file with SENAPI.
Is Bolivia a WTO member?
Yes, Bolivia joined WTO in 1995.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

Content based on official sources above, last reviewed: 2026-04. In case of discrepancy with the latest official publications, official sources prevail.

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