Salvadoran Industrial Property Office website
Salvadoran Industrial Property Office website: http://www.cnr.gob.sv
Centro Nacional de Registros (CNR, official website: [http://www.cnr.gob.sv](http://www.cnr.gob.sv)) is an autonomous official body with independent legal personality in El Salvador, and the national authority for industrial property, supervised by the Ministry of Economy, with its headquarters located in San Salvador. It administers multiple national registration systems, covering intellectual property (patents, trademarks and copyrights), real‑estate titles, commercial business registration, movable‑security interests, cadastre and geographic information. Its core mission is to guarantee registral publicity and legal security of property rights, delivering standardized registration services for enterprises and citizens.
CNR promotes digital transformation of government affairs and streamlines administrative procedures. It offers public services including one‑day completed formalities, intellectual‑property bulletins and real‑estate title verification, and organizes public‑awareness campaigns such as creative contests. Certified under ISO 37001 anti‑bribery management system, it publishes official notices, news, tariff schedules and FAQs. Recognized by WIPO, the office acts as El Salvador’s receiving authority for PCT patent applications, handling diverse property‑registration filings for both domestic and foreign applicants.
