Organisation: INDECOPI

In opposition proceedings against the registration of the mark LEXI-5 in Class 25, the PTO’s Administrative Court of Appeals recognised the notoriety of the LEVI'S mark based on additional evidence submitted on appeal.

30 September 2022

The case demonstrates that, even when a rights owner does not hold any trademark registration in the country, it is possible to oppose applications by relying on bad faith.

08 September 2022

Mercado Libre and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property have signed a collaboration agreement that could inspire more digital marketplaces to partner with IP authorities.

26 August 2022

HUAWEI has successfully defended its marks in Peru after the Trademark Office found the YAWI marks to be confusingly similar.

24 August 2022

The office upheld an opposition filed by Viacom International Inc, the owner of the DORA trademark in Class 3, against the registration of a figurative trademark including the element ‘Dora’ in Class 21.

25 July 2022

The registration will provide Chanel with a stronger defence strategy in Peru and other countries of the Andean Community.

30 June 2022

The PTO found that the figurative marks JORGE TOY’S and PILCOMUNDO and the well-known figurative mark LEGO shared the same graphic elements, which created an almost identical visual impression.

11 May 2022

When seeking to assert the rights in a trade name, whether registered or not, its continuous use may be demonstrated only if a maximum of six months has elapsed between the most recent use and the date on which the right was intended to be asserted.

21 February 2022

The Administrative Court of Appeal elaborated on the criteria to be taken into account when examining trademarks containing figurative elements.

15 February 2022

The decision shows that, before analysing the evidence of use of a trademark in cancellation proceedings, the Specialised Intellectual Property Chamber will evaluate the claimant’s real interest in obtaining such cancellation.

21 January 2022