2021: Trademarks news in Colombia
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Plagio de marcas.
¿Qué puedo hacer si alguien usa mi marca sin mi consentimiento? Durante muchos años has construido una marca y un reconocimiento en el mercado. Llegar al éxito no ha sido una tarea fácil, fueron miles de horas de trabajo, decisiones buenas pero también muchas malas que te costaron dinero y horas de sueño. Cuando [...]
How Covid-19 is affecting IP in Latin America
As Covid-19 is spreading all over the world, IP offices in Latin America have taken measures to manage this crisis. We have prepared this infographic with the main changes taken in each country. This information is updated on March 17th, but it will certainly change depending on how the situation keeps changing. Download the [...]
Improvements the Chilean Draft IP Law Could Bring in the Country
Intellectual property, or IP, commonly refers to any idea, work, or creation of the human intellect, as to which an individual has rights and for which you can apply specific IP rights such as copyright, trademark, or patent. Basically, IPs are a product of the human mind, all based off of hard work and [...]
Venezuela: A ratification is needed to avoid the decay or cancellation of a Patent or Trademark application
On November 12 of 2018, the Venezuelan Patent and Trademark Office (SAPI) issued an Extraordinary Bulletin No. 588, which entered into force on November 14, 2018. This Bulletin contains 21 administrative decisions, through which interested parties are asked to ratify their legal / administrative interest in applications for trademarks and patents in process. According to [...]
Intellectual Property: Financial habits that makes a successful Legal Manager
Now a days there are more women fulfilling the position of Legal Managers in the Intellectual Property field than before, this is due to their success in their personal and professional life. They are becoming ambitious, multitasking and empowered lawyers, that focuses in their intellectual and professional growth. This makes their lifestyle more admirable in [...]
On August 10, 2018, an amendment to the Industrial Property Law will come into in force in Mexico.
On August 10, 2018, an amendment to the Industrial Property Law will come into in force in Mexico. This amendment seeks to update the Mexican industrial property legislation in accordance to the needs of the national and international markets. In brief, the main changes are the following: 1. Any person may apply for the registration [...]
Bolivia is now part of the Apostille Convention: advance or reverse?
Since May 27, the Plurinational State of Bolivia joined the Apostille Convention, eliminating the process of legalization that was present in the country until then. This move established the objective of reducing the bureaucracy in public administration and expediting the procedures that are carried out by Bolivians and foreigners. The apostille procedure facilitates the procedures [...]