Exclusivity of name, symbol and slogan 

A name, symbol and slogan of the party shall belong to it exclusively. Registration of a party with distinctive elements equivalent or similar to those of another party registered at any level or entitled to precedence in registration is inadmissible, when this may lead to confusion. With respect to these distinctive elements, the Costa Rican flag or coat of arms or those of other nations and the invocation of religious motives or national symbols shall not be allowed.

Registered political parties may change their names, symbols or slogans at any time, subject to the modification of their bylaws, except within the eight months prior to an election. In this respect, they shall comply with the provisions of the foregoing paragraph.