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Uruguay

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

Authority

DNPI

PCT

N/A

Madrid

Non-member

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Before You Start

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

1
Whether to pursue the Paris route, PCT national phase, or start with trademark registration in Uruguay
2
Which of patent filing, trademark registration, annuity, or renewal is the most urgent priority
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 Uruguay

Uruguay is one of South America's most stable economies; agriculture, livestock, and services dominate. IP managed by DNPI. Uruguay is currently **NOT a PCT member** and **NOT a Madrid Protocol member** — all applications must be filed directly with DNPI. 20-year patents; 15-year utility models.

Uruguayan Patent System ▾

DNPI examination; 20-year patents; 15-year utility models. Not PCT member; direct national DNPI filing in Spanish required.

Source: DNPI; WIPO — UY

Trademark System & Process

Trademark System in Uruguay

Uruguayan trademarks examined by DNPI; 10-year term; renewable. **NOT a Madrid member** — direct DNPI filing required.

Trademark Application ▾

Direct DNPI filing in Spanish; 10-year term. Madrid NOT available.

Source: DNPI

Patent Annuity

Uruguay Patent Annuities

Annual patent annuities; grace period available.

Source: DNPI fee schedule

Annuity Reference → Managed Annuities

Trademark Renewal

Uruguay Trademark Renewals

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

Source: DNPI

Renewal Reference → Managed Renewals

FAQ

Common Questions — Uruguay IP

Is Uruguay a PCT member? ▾

**No**, Uruguay is not currently a PCT member. Direct national filing with DNPI is required.

Is Uruguay a Madrid Protocol member? ▾

No. Direct national filing with DNPI is required.

Does Uruguay have utility model protection? ▾

Yes, 15-year utility model protection — note this is longer than the 10-year term in many other Latin American countries.

What language is required? ▾

Spanish; translations required for non-Spanish documents.

Is Uruguay a MERCOSUR member? ▾

Yes, Uruguay is a founding MERCOSUR member, but there is no unified MERCOSUR IP filing system.

Is a local agent required in Uruguay? ▾

Foreign applicants typically need a registered local agent to file with DNPI.

Is there a trademark use requirement in Uruguay? ▾

Yes, non-use for 5 consecutive years may lead to revocation.

Is Uruguay a WTO member? ▾

Yes, Uruguay has been a WTO member since 1995.

Official Reference Sources

Sources for This Page

DNPI Official Website www.dnpi.gub.uy WIPO — Uruguay www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=172

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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