SIC (Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio)

Colombia's competition, consumer protection, and intellectual property authority, headquartered in Bogotá. The SIC enforces Ley 1340 de 2009 (competition law), investigates anti-competitive conduct, reviews mergers, protects consumer rights, and administers the trademark and patent registry. The entity plays a critical role in regulating Colombia's markets and ensuring fair competition across all sectors of the economy.