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Legal Update 2023
December
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October
Raquel Flanzbaum and Mariel Chichisola were recognized by WIPR Diversity 2024
Our partners, Raquel Flanzbaum and Mariel Chichisola were recognized by WIPR Diversity 2024. Mariel was chosen as one of the “50 Most Influential Women in IP”, which honors outstanding women in the IP field; and Raquel as a “Diversity Champion”, which honors individuals who champion equality, diversity and inclusion in the IP field. Both are […]
read moreWe have once again been certified as a Great Place to Work!
We are proud and grateful to announce that we have once again been certified as a Great Place to Work! We would like to express our most sincere thanks to each of our employees for their energy, commitment and collaboration. Ya van cuatro años que obtenemos este reconocimiento, y sabemos el esfuerzo que hay detrás. […]
read moreImmoral and scandalous trademarks
By Diego Montanegro In the Argentine Trademark Bulletin No. 5663, it was published Provision DI-2024-141-APN-DNM#INPI, which enables the local Trademark Office (AR TMO) to object, or even reject, trademark applications, at any time during the registration proceeding, based on articles 2, paragraph “b”, and 3, paragraph “e”, of the Trademark and Trade Names Act[i]. These […]
read moreData breaches: New regulation in Brazil and the importance of implementing robust protocols.
By Mariano Peruzzotti It is crucial for companies to consider all regulations concerning security breaches approved in different jurisdictions. On April 26, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) published Resolution CD/ANPD No. 15 (“Resolution”), which sets forth new guidelines for reporting security incidents. Key aspects of the Resolution Definition of a data breach: Any […]
read moreMay 11, National Day of the Musical Author and Composer
By Ana Clara Barboza On May 11, but in 1813, the Argentine National Anthem was officially approved. The lyrics were composed by Vicente López y Planes and the Catalan pianist Blas Parera took it to the pentagram. If there is a music that unites and defines a nation, it is this one, which is why […]
read moreImportant Update on Advertising Regulations: Argentina’s Resolution No. 12/2024
By Candela Basilotta The Argentine Secretariat of Industry and Commerce has enacted Resolution No. 12/2024, a pivotal regulation that aims to enhance transparency and fairness in advertising practices. Effective from May 2024, this new mandate requires all advertisements to clearly and accessibly disclose essential information about products and services. Resolution No. 12/2024 of the Secretariat […]
read moreOn International Women’s Day, the heart of our movement beats more powerfully
By Abril Neiman The International Women’s day is not a celebration, it is a commemoration. And I do not say this out of anger at those who celebrate those women who are important in their lives and highlight their role. No, I say it simply as an invitation to introspection, to recognize that there is […]
read moreThe “Rihanna Case” and the risks of untimely disclosure
By Raquel Flanzbaum On March 6, 2024, the Sixth Chamber of the General Court of the European Union upheld the declaration of invalidity of a Community design for shoes which belonged to the German firm Puma due to the disclosure made before the grace period by the Barbadian singer Rihanna. The case illustrates the need […]
read moreAdvances and Challenges: The New European Artificial Intelligence Law
By Mariana Guzmán and Florencia Gutierrez In December 2023, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the first AI regulation. Although the law is not yet in force, this legislative framework fosters responsible innovation in Europe and represents a significant step towards regulating AI and protecting fundamental rights in a constantly […]
read moreIncrease on the value of fines under Argentine Fair Trade legal framework
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Andrea Sánchez Vicentini and Candela Basilotta On January 24 of 2024, Resolution SC 48/2024 (“Resolution”) of the Secretariat of Domestic Trade was published in the Official Gazette, which updates the value of the Adjustable Unit (“AU”) used as the monetary coefficient to be applied to the fines stipulated by the Fair Trade […]
read moreProtect your intangible assets: How to request injunctive relief for unfair competition.
By Lucía Almasqué On February 8, 2024, in the case “Swatch AG v. Tressa Argentina S.A. on precautionary measures” (Exp. No. 14867/2023/CA1), the Argentinian Federal Court of Appeals in Civil and Commercial Matters rejected the appeal filed by Swatch AG and upheld the first instance judgment. In it, the judge denied the requested injunction on […]
read moreDecision on Consumer Protection fine gets partially confirmed by Argentine Administrative Courts
By Mariano Peruzzotti and Florencia Bossero On February 8, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeals in Administrative Matters partially confirmed the decision made by the National Direction of Consumer Protection and Consumer Arbitration, while also reducing a fine imposed on the company ”PEDIDOS YA S.A.” for violations of the Consumer Protection Regime. By means of […]
read moreB-Corp Month: We are walking towards the future
By Mariel Chichisola It has been a year since we became a certified B Corporation. This achievement was not just a destination, but the beginning of a new journey for us. In this article, we will discuss how this certification has impacted us as a firm, as professionals, and as individuals. We will also explore […]
read moreSome Reflections on the Concept of Trademark Use as a Requirement for the Preservation of a Registration
By Juan Carlos Ojam and Camila Sirianni * * This article was published on Dial.com on October 10, 2023, elDial DC32C8 Introduction – Issue Statement In the rapidly evolving world of business, where borders are blurred by the omnipresence of the internet and networks, many may agree that legislation does not always keep up with […]
read moreArtificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property: The creation dilemma under current legislation in Argentina.
By Alicia Bravo Alzamendi “If we give the machine a program that results in it doing something interesting that we had not anticipated, I would be inclined to say that the machine has caused something, rather than claiming that its behavior was implicit in the program, and therefore that originality lies entirely in us.” Alan […]
read morePosition Trademarks – Uruguay joins to its recognition
By Paula Caraffa From March 2024, “Position trademarks” may be filed in Uruguay, among other non-traditional signs.2 This development was introduced by Resolution No. 18/2023, issued on December 11, 2023 by the National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay. The Resolution recognizes and regulates new types of non-traditional trademarks, including position trademarks, which are defined […]
read moreArgentine Data Protection Authority updates CCTV signs
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Candela Basilotta and Andrea Sánchez Vicentini On February 2 of 2024, Resolution 38/2024 (“Resolution”) of the Agency for Access to Public Information, the supervisory body of the Personal Data Protection Law (“AAPI”), was published in the Official Gazette. This Resolution modifies Provision 10/2015 of the previous National Directorate of Personal Data, which […]
read moreOjam Bullrich Flanzbaum is Gold Tier in the WTR 1000 2024 Guide
We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as one of the firms “pioneers in the IP arena” in the World Trademark Review WTR 1000 2024 Guide. This recognition fills us with pride and motivates us to continue improving and providing excellent service. “The boutique law firm Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum has been at the forefront […]
read moreChanges in Brazil’s Patent Application Process and Latest Updates on PPH Program for 2024
By Rosario Mauro We are pleased to inform you about significant changes taking place at the Brazilian Patent Office (BPTO) to expedite the study of patent applications. Changes in the criteria for the order of examining Patent Applications: Starting January 1, 2024, the BPTO will prioritize the examination of patent applications based on the date […]
read moreArgentina and Uruguay once again declared adequate countries for international data transfer
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Candela Basilotta and Andrea Sanchez Vicentini On January 15, 2024, the European Commission (“Commission”) concluded its review of 11 existing adequacy decisions, including Argentina and Uruguay. In its report, the Commission finds that personal data transferred from the European Union to Andorra, Argentina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Israel, […]
read moreUK court rejects AI as inventor of patents.
By Mariel Chichisola and Florencia Gutierrez On December 20 th, 2023, the UK Supreme Court ruled on the recognition of artificial intelligence (AI) as a patent inventor in the case of Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. At the center of the dispute was American innovator Stephen Thaler and his creation, an […]
read moreReview of the Argentine Trademark Office’s note about new decisions on nullity and cancelation actions of trademark registrations, published in La Ley on November 27, 2023.
By Raquel Flanzbaum The article has two main parts: (i) a brief review of the new system of nullity and cancelation action of trademark registrations, introduced by Law 27.444; and (ii) a review of the latest administrative decisions on this matter, which provides a better understanding of the position and criterion currently being adopted by […]
read moreNew NIC.AR official fees
As from January 15, 2024, the fees corresponding to Internet domains procedures in Nic.ar have been modified, according to Resolution 5/2024 of the Legal and Technical Secretary published in the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic. The increases are intended to keep the infrastructure necessary for the operation of the DNS in the country and the […]
read moreOjam Bullrich Flanzbaum appoints Paula Galván as partner.
The law firm specializing in Intellectual Property, Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum, has appointed Paula Galván as a partner, who has been part of the team of this company since February 2021. Paula is a lawyer graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and an Industrial Property Agent. As a result of her successful career, she is […]
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