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The wait is (almost) over for local certificates for IR designations

A technical glitch at the Trademark Office has now been resolved, which represents a significant milestone for brand owners waiting for their local certificates.

Is the tide finally turning at CIPO?

A combination of steps taken by CIPO and changes in Canadian trademark law and practice seem to finally be having an effect on the backlog of unexamined trademark applications.

New BOIP director general appointed; EUIPO shuffles internal structure; Qatar Madrid fee adjustment – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at the USPTO planning to host an AI and NIL roundtable, the Peruvian IP office ordering the blocking of 23 pirate sites, and much more.

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Regime overhauls in the Americas: how to navigate bumps in the road

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

Chile: Applying the IP law under the Madrid Protocol

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