By Paula Galván and Candela Basilotta On December 10, 2024, the Brazilian Senate approved Bill 2.338/2023, introduced by Senator Carlos Eduardo Torres Gomes of the Liberal Party. This initiative aims to establish a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems, taking the European Union’s AI Act as a reference. The Brazilian bill […]
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By Lucía Almasqué On December 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina ruled that the use of well-known trademarks as keywords in Google Ads’ sponsored advertising system does not, in itself, constitute trademark infringement or an act of unfair competition unless it creates consumer confusion or suggests an improper association with the trademark […]
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By Mariel Chichisola March is recognized as B Corporations Month, an opportunity to highlight and celebrate organizations that, in addition to seeking economic profitability, are committed to social and environmental well-being. B Corporations, or triple impact companies, integrate solutions to social and environmental problems into their business model. Our Commitment as the First Certified Law […]
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By Mariana Guzman On December 26, 2024, Argentina’s National Administration of Drugs, Food, and Medical Technology (ANMAT) published Provisions No. 11362/2024 and No. 11378/2024 in the Official Gazette, introducing significant modifications to the Front-of-Pack Labeling System established by Law No. 27,642 on the Promotion of Healthy Eating. Front-of-pack nutritional labeling, also known as front labeling, […]
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By Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum * Article published in the Tokkyo News, the only daily newspaper in the Intellectual Property world in Japan, created in 1963. Published on October 20, November 1, December 2 and December 3, 2024. The author begins by mentioning that, in order to obtain an adequate trademark protection in Latin America, it […]
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By Mariano Peruzzotti and Candela Basilotta On December 13, Law No. 21,719, amending the Chilean Data Protection Law was published in the Official Gazette. In a nutshell, here are some of the new aspects incorporated by the law: Extraterritorial scope: The law extends the application of its provisions to entities located outside the territory of […]
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By Rosario Mauro The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced Phase V of its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program through Ordinance No. 48/2024, published on December 10, 2024. This new phase, effective January 1, 2025, introduces significant updates and expands opportunities for expedited patent examination. Key changes introduced by Ordinance No. 48/2024 include: […]
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By Mariana Guzman On November 1, 2024, Decree No. 971/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing significant changes to administrative procedures by specifying the processes to which the principle of positive silence applies. This principle, introduced by Law No. 27,742 on “Foundations and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines” through the amendment of […]
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By Candela Martinez It all began as a loving gesture from a son to his mother in Peru: for Christmas, Darío Morales decided to gift his mother, María Carolina Herrera, a trademark application to register “LA JABONERA BY MARÍA HERRERA” in Class 3 at Peru’s National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of […]
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By Mariano Peruzzotti and Candela Basilotta Amendments to the National Genetic Data Registry related to sexual offenses On October 14, 2024, Law No. 27,759 was published in the Official Gazette. This law amends Law No. 26,879 that created the National Registry of Genetic Data related to Sexual Offenses (“Registry”). Key changes introduced by […]
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