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Legal Update 2023
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Regulation of the Federal Digital Medical Records Program
Written by Josefina Piñeiro On February 28th, 2023, Act No. 27.706 (hereinafter, the “Act”) creator of the “Federal Single Program of Computerization and Digitization of Medical Records of the Argentine Republic” (hereinafter, the “Program”). On July 31th this year, Executive Order No. 393/2023 (hereinafter, the “Executive Order”). It specifies the most relevant aspects of the […]
read moreThe “Cybersecurity Incident Notification and Management Guide” for public agencies was approved
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Andrea Sanchez Vicentini and Josefina Piñeiro. On July 4th, 2023, the Chief of Cabinet of Ministers (Undersecretary of Information Technology) issued the Provision 3/2023 (the “Provision”) by which the “Guide to notification and management of security incidents” was approved (the “Guide”) for public agencies. The Guide is based on international documents related […]
read moreArgentine Agency for Access to Public Information disclose its Strategic Plan
By Mariano Peruzzotti and Julieta Martinez Correa. On May 25, 2023, Resolution No. 94/2023 of the Agency for Access to Public Information (“AAPI”) was published in the Official Gazette, approving the Strategic Plan of said organization (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to establish the foundations for the prospective actions to be conducted […]
read moreURUGUAY: The Accountability Bill 2023 proposes changes to the Intellectual and Industrial Property regulations
By Julieta P. Espinosa. On June 30, 2023, in Uruguay, the Executive Power sent to the Legislative Power the Bill of Accountability and Budget Execution Balance corresponding to the 2022 financial year. The norm consists of 442 articles, throughout which modifications are introduced, as well as new regulations, regarding various matters. Some of the proposals […]
read moreA tattoo, more than just ink…
By Camila Sirianni and Antonella Balbo. When a person reaches out to a tattoo artist and asks to be tattooed the work of another artist, for instance “The Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh, on their skin, are there any intellectual property rights involved in this process? Are there rights infringed when a person wants […]
read moreNew French regulation on influencers’ activity
By Abril Neiman. New technologies and social media have revolutionized the world of marketing and advertising. As a result, users are constantly exposed to a massive amount of commercial advertising. In particular, today’s advertisements do not necessarily come directly from the company, but through a new and growing figure: the influencers. We may define an […]
read moreOjam Bullrich Flanzbaum recognized by IAM 1000
IAM Patent, a ranking specialized in the area of patents, has published the results of its latest research, in which it recognizes Juan Carlos Ojam, Raquel Flanzbaum and Rosario Mauro as “Recommended Individuals”, within the Silver category of IAM1000. Our firm, for its part, was highlighted in the “Bronze” category, in the areas of Prosecution, […]
read moreThe National Institute Of Industrial Property (INPI) Launches A Public Domain Patent Database
By Rosario Mauro and Antonella Balbo. The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has recently launched a Public Domain Patent Database, which is now accessible to the public through its website. This database allows users to easily track and search for all those Patents that have reached the end of their legal term, and for […]
read moreNews about Mercado Libre’s Brand Protection Program
By Belén Sorrentino. In May, Mercado Libre announced new tools for its intellectual property protection program “Brand Protection Program” (hereinafter “BPP”), applicable throughout Latin America. The first new feature is related to the BPP user’s account. The new “My account” section allows you to view the status of your intellectual property rights (active or expired) […]
read moreNew Personal Data Protection Bill
By Andrea Sanchez Vicentini, Josefina Piñeiro, Mariano Peruzzotti and Julieta Martinez Correa. I. Current regime. In 2000 Personal Data Protection Law No. 25,326 (“PDPL”) was passed, which was subsequently regulated by Decree No. 1558/2001 and several resolutions, provisions and other regulations issued by the Argentine Agency for Access to Public Information (“AAPI”). Although no substantial […]
read moreDiversity And Inclusion – Age – The Silver Generation
By Raquel Flanzbaum. It is known that age is a very important factor when assessing inclusion in organizations. A lot has been said, and a lot will be said, about the generations that coexist in the labor market today: from baby boomers to centennials (or generation Z), each with its own features. it is also […]
read moreIs puffery lawful under the Argentine legislation?
By Paula Caraffa Morando and Josefina Piñeiro. Recently, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (“SCJ”) ruled on the use of exaggerations in advertising, as regards an advertisement made by Heinz, which provoked a conflict with Unilever (owner of the Hellmann’s trademark). Heinz used the phrases “Heinz, the most consumed ketchup in the world” and “Heinz, […]
read moreRecommendations for Artificial Intelligence implementation issued
By Andrea Sanchez Vicentini and Mariano Peruzzotti. The Cabinet of Ministers issued ethical recommendations for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector. On June 2, 2023, Provision 2/2023 of the Undersecretariat of Information Technologies of the Cabinet of Ministers was published in the Official Gazette approving the “Recommendations for a Reliable Artificial Intelligence” […]
read moreWe are ranked #5 in Silver Generation
We are proud to announce that we were selected in the #5 “Silver Generation” of Great Place to Work® Argentina Ranking. The “Silver Generation” includes employees over 55 years of age. It is an honor for us that people with vast work experience feel fulfilled in our firm, and consider that together we achieve a “great place to work.” […]
read moreWIPR Leaders 2023
We are proud to announce that our partners Mercedes Bullrich, Raquel Flanzbaum, and Juan Carlos Ojam were recognized as “Trademark and Patent Leaders” from Argentina by WIPR – World IP Review’s “WIPR Leaders 2023” directory. This is a publication that provides news and guidance on the challenges facing businesses and legal practitioners active in intellectual property. Congratulations to this team […]
read moreMariano Peruzzotti joined the “Digital Policies” workshop organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship.
Mariano Peruzzotti, our Partner in charge of our IT & Privacy practice, attended the Argentina-United States Workshop on Digital Policy, hosted by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Recognized experts from Argentina and the United States presented on Data Governance and Privacy, Cross-border data flow, and Artificial Intelligence. We thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
read moreLeaders League – Ranking 2023
We are proud to announce that Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum has been recognized in 7 categories of the Leaders League Ranking as one of the leaders in the Argentine market. We are honored to have received these recognitions, they motivate us to keep pushing ourselves further. In the field of Innovation, Technology, and Telecommunications, we have been acknowledged as both […]
read moreMajor Victory for LGBTIQ+ Rights in Spain: A Landmark Law
By Abril Neiman. There is a long history of fighting for recognition of gender identity. Although it has been invisible, great progress has been made in recent decades, which has contributed to its main objective: equal treatment, rights and opportunities in the different spheres of life, without any distinction based on gender or sexuality. In […]
read moreThe Madrid Protocol in Latin America, particularly in Brazil and Chile
By Raquel Flanzbaum. In the framework of the recent Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA), held in Singapore from May 16 to May 20, 2023, I moderated a table topic on the Madrid Protocol in Latin America and, specifically, about the situation of this treaty in Brazil and Chile, which are the most […]
read moreThe Agency for Access to Public Information published its 2022 activities report
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Andrea Sanchez Vicentini and Belén Sorrentino. The Agency for Access to Public Information (“Agency”) published its annual report highlighting the activities rendered during 2022. We briefly comment on the most important aspects concerning Personal Data Protection included in the report: New Personal Data Protection law bill The Agency conducted a process aimed […]
read moreCopyright and Marrakesh Treaty in Latin America
By Antonella Balbo. It’s been seven years since the entry into force of the Marrakesh Treaty (or hereinafter the Treaty), and yet there are more countries not implementing it than the ones who are. The Marrakesh Treaty is a tool created by the international community that forms part of the body of international copyright treaties […]
read moreThe protection of artistic legacy as part of image rights
By Abril Neiman and Olivia Molina. Using someone’s image without authorization is a violation of that person’s image. Not only does unauthorized use cause frustration, but such images may also be used under a concept or idea that is contrary to what the person represents. A recent example is the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. […]
read moreIbero-American Personal Data Protection Network authorities coordinate on ChatGPT investigation
By Mariano Peruzzotti, Josefina Piñeiro and Julieta Martinez Correa. The Ibero-American Personal Data Protection Network has announced it first coordinated enforcement action to investigate ChatGPT. The investigation may cover 12 jurisdictions. The Ibero-American Personal Data Protection Network is an association of Spanish speaking countries in North, Central and South America plus Brazil, Spain and Portugal. […]
read moreHow to avoid rebranding and the Toblerone case
By Delfina Sejas. We all know the iconic Toblerone packaging, yellow and with a mountain. For many, it is just a mountain, but in fact, the main logo of the Mondelez trademark represents a Swiss mountain known as the “Matterhorn”. Switzerland was where the U.S. company produced the well-known chocolate in the shape of “triangles”, […]
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