Latin America and Caribbean
The shortlist for our annual Americas Awards will be published next month, with potential winners in more than 90 categories set to be revealed
A new foundation in Chile is giving women in the IP community the mentorship, and visibility they’ve long lacked
Firms are adapting litigation strategy as Brazil’s unique legal system and technical expertise have made preliminary injunctions a key tool in global patent disputes
Leaders at two Brazilian law firms outline strategies to adjust to trademark fee changes at Brazil's IP office while urging clients to apply before September 20
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Berken IPEmilio Berkenwald of Berken IP examines Argentina’s continued absence from the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the practical consequences for patent filing strategies, and what possible accession could mean for local and foreign applicants -
Sponsored by Berken IPMaría Aurora García of Berken IP explains how Resolution No. 583 narrows trademark examination to absolute grounds, shifting relative grounds and other objections to third-party enforcement
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Sponsored by Berken IPMaría Aurora García of Berken IP explains how Argentina’s evolving non-use cancellation system strengthens trademark integrity, streamlines registration, and promotes fairer market competition through efficient, partial, and administrative cancellation mechanisms
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysHow UK extraterritorial decisions are undermining Brazilian judicial sovereignty and violating TRIPSSenior patent attorneys at Licks Attorneys say recent UK court decisions on FRAND licensing conflict with Brazilian judicial sovereignty and the TRIPS framework governing the territorial independence of patents
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysTwo key patent ordinances are aimed at reducing appeal backlog but risk extending timelines for applicants, say Eduardo Hallak, Rafaella Oliveira, and Bruna Luna of Licks Attorneys
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Sponsored by Berken IPEmilio Berkenwald of Berken IP details the unique declaration requirements and benefits for inventors navigating disclosure and intellectual property protection under Argentina’s patent law framework
