Region: Latin America & Caribbean

In this latest update, the WIPO Design Law Treaty comments deadline looms, Chile expands its deadlines for Biobío applicants, and much more.

19 June 2024

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

17 June 2024

The report also debunks common myths and misconceptions about counterfeiting and piracy. 

14 June 2024

A deep dive into the WTR Americas Trademark Prosecution Review 2024 sheds light on the hurdles that IP offices and rights holders are facing when it comes to legislative and administrative changes across the region. 

14 June 2024

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

The Chilean Trademark Office has thus far interpreted the Madrid Protocol as self-executing, causing legal uncertainty for international users and limited regulation of nullity actions. This raises questions about how IP Law 19039 and the Exempt Resolution 184-2022 should be applied under the system. 

14 June 2024

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

While the Mexican trademark system has evolved to better support rights holders, difficulties persist when it comes to pursuing oppositions. The framework offers a swift timeframe and the opportunity for appeal, but the risk of invalidation challenges should not be overlooked. 

14 June 2024

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

Reforms to the IP rights system aim to modernise and streamline administrative processes – particularly trademark registration. Practical implications for plaintiffs are still unfolding, and ongoing evaluation will determine whether further adjustments are needed to fulfil the original 2018 legislation’s original objectives. 

14 June 2024

Brand owners await further clarification on a new form of IP protection encompassing both games programming and hardware.

10 June 2024

The deadline to complete the inaugural Global IP Benchmarking Survey is tomorrow. And we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your input. 

10 June 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum has won the race to become the next president of Mexico, with commentators hoping she brings a new approach to IP enforcement.

05 June 2024