Region: Latin America & Caribbean

The state of the IP industry: one week left to share your perspective

The input from trademark practitioners in this survey form is essential to capture an accurate representation of the current IP environment around the world.

03 June 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

The Gillette Company LLC’s iconic razor registered as a 3D mark

The Gillette Company LLC has obtained the registration of its ‘Prestobarba’ razor as a 3D trademark in Class 8, despite an appeal filed by a third party following the DNPI’s initial favourable decision. 

24 May 2024

2024 WTR Industry Awards winners revealed 

Among those honoured at this year's WTR Industry Awards were the trademark teams from adidas, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel’s and Yum! Brands.

22 May 2024

MICHAEL JACKSON v MAIKEL PÉREZ JACKSON: important precedent issued

The Supreme Court's ruling in this case emphasises the importance of the principle of specialty and the high standard of evidence required to demonstrate bad faith.

21 May 2024

Counterfeit trade to soar to £1.4 trillion by 2030; Mercedes NFT collection; Corsearch launches AI tool – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Marvel and DC’s trademark strategy being described as from “their own supervillains’ playbook”, and much more.

17 May 2024

IP Office Innovation Ranking 2024

Featured in IP office Innovation

WTR reveals the world’s most advanced IP offices for digital and non-core activities in the sixth edition of our exclusive ranking.

16 May 2024

The META dispute: what you need to know 

This update sheds some light on the latest developments in the dispute between Brazilian company Meta Serviços em Informática S/A and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc.

30 April 2024

Extraordinary measure implemented to revitalise economy in areas damaged by rain

Supreme Decree 029-2024-PCM introduces an unusual measure to reboot the economy following devastating floods in Peru: it reduces the fee for trademark applications by 50% in certain situations.

24 April 2024

Aruba Tourism Authority fails to obtain cancellation of ARUBA mark

The Court of Appeals notably rejected Aruba Tourism Authority’s claim under Article 3 (g) of the Trademark Law, which prohibits the registration of names used by foreign nations recognised by the Argentine government. 

23 April 2024

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