Region: Latin America & Caribbean

New technical regulations on injunction measures in the digital environment – what you need to know

The new rules aim to regulate the preparation and execution of preliminary injunctions requiring ISPs to block URLs based on IP addresses and network ports that may infringe IP rights.

05 September 2024

NO FAKES introduced; ASEAN design law treaty; El Salvador’s new IP law – legislation and policy watch (August 2024)

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

02 September 2024

Nominations open: time to recognise the trademark industry’s very best

Take a minute to nominate the corporate trademark teams that deserve recognition at the next WTR Industry Awards and in the WTR 300.

30 August 2024

Guardians of the stripes: how adidas protects its brand in Latin America

WTR speaks with Roxana Segura from adidas in Chile about what makes the team so effective in its brand protection and enforcement efforts. 

29 August 2024

Brand spotting abroad: IP insights from a holiday in Brazil

In this week's Saturday opinion piece, WTR's own Tim Lince reflects on a recent trip to Brazil and some unexpected brand findings – including TikTok Cola and a Batman-themed petrol station.

24 August 2024

Global IP benchmarking survey 2024

Featured in Community insights

In a major new project, WTR partners with sister title IAM to investigate how trademark and patent professionals differ in their sentiment towards the IP industry.

22 August 2024

Argentina updates opposition procedure; Swissreg modernised; PRH revamps trademark services – IP office updates

In our latest update, we look at WIPO's Daren Tang visiting IP Australia, Brazil's INPI securing an injunction against a spoof website, and more.

21 August 2024

Shortlist revealed: Global IP Awards 2024

The Global IP Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in litigation, prosecution, and transactional work.

19 August 2024

Andean Court of Justice issues interpretation on public non-commercial use of a well-known mark as a basis for infringement

The court has stipulated four conditions that must be met in order for the owner of a well-known trademark to prohibit the public non-commercial use of its brand. Meanwhile, examples of fair use include use in the exercise of a judicial action, freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest.

19 August 2024

“Harder times are coming” – exclusive survey paints bleak picture of trademark industry

In an exclusive new survey, trademark practitioners around the world have voiced concern about their ability to manage heavy workloads and extreme pressure.

15 August 2024

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