Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Icons of industry: help us to choose this year’s IP Hall of Fame inductees

WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.

06 February 2024

Fake BPTO website; Norway’s first multimedia mark; Germany IP office earthquake response – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at delays to the UKIPO transformation project, and much more.

31 January 2024

The doctrine of clarifications in Ecuador: rules and procedures

The Andean Court of Justice has recently issued guidance concerning the obligation to request a prejudicial interpretation, setting out a four-step process.

26 January 2024

Bahamas government seeks views on reforms; Biden nominates deputy USTR; US senators introduce IP efficiency law – legislation and policy watch (January 2024)

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

23 January 2024

Brazilian trademark filings rise; Taiwan fraud warning; Spanish IP Office ditches fax – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at TikTok and pharma companies joining an IPOPHL MoU, Brazil joining the Global Brand Database, and much more.

17 January 2024

Brand protection at the Bolivia border: insights and strategies from the front line

In the next instalment of our series on brand protection at borders worldwide, we venture to South America and the nation of Bolivia.

16 January 2024

Individuals who commit crimes against IP may be investigated as a criminal organisation

Legislative Decree 1607, which aims to modify the Act against Organised Crime, constitutes an important advancement for IP enforcement.

15 January 2024

Nullity claims against administrative acts involving industrial property rights: is conciliation a prerequisite for admissibility?

A recent decision of the Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca expedites the admission process for nullity claims, removing an inapplicable and unnecessary step.

11 January 2024

Register Tracker Latin America: May-August 2023

Featured in Trademark register tracker

WTR analyses filing trends across major registers in Latin America between 1 May and 31 August 2023, using Fovea IP data.

10 January 2024

Brand protection at the Uruguay border: insights and strategies from the front line

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

We head to Uruguay and explore how to safeguard brands at the country's borders and entry points.

09 January 2024