Top 10 news

• Google, Facebook, Apple, Coca-Cola and the new levels of protection recognized by Andean jurisprudence

  Businessmen and specialists gathered to learn about the new protection that is granted to renowned and famous brands, according to the Court of... Read more

• Montevideo, Latin America’s third most livable city

  According to the 2018 Global Liveability Index, Vienna is the best city in the world to live in, displacing Melbourne, which this year drops down to... Read more

• Bodega Aurrerá is declared a famous mark

  The discount-stores chain obtained the declaration from the Mexican Intellectual Property Institute.
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• Mexico, the top Latin American Country Brand

  The annual report on the most valuable nation brands positioned Mexico 14th worldwide as the top performer in Latin America. Read more

• Costa Rican Postal Service encourages the development of SMEs

  The agency will distribute online sales from small and medium-sized enterprises with a 20 per cent discount. Read more

• Apple prevails in iPhone related trademark opposition

  The Colombian Superintendency of Industry and Commerce refused the trademark registration of iFans, on the grounds of likelihood of confusion with the... Read more

• Guatemala focuses on accelerating patent procedures

  The National Secretariat of Science and Technology organized its first of a series of workshops focused on showcasing the benefits of a being... Read more

• Nicaragua’s industry, committed to better energy performance

  The Nicaraguan Chamber of Industries organized its third workshop focused on supporting local companies in the implementation of ISO’s 5001: 2011... Read more

• Successful opposition for Sandwich Qbano

  The Colombian IP Office rejected the registration of Cubaneo Sándwich arguing it lacked distinctiveness and had overwhelming similarities with a... Read more

• Expansion of mezcal's DOF is suspended

  A Mexican Institute of Industrial Property August 2018 ruling was suspended after it added 45 municipalities in four states to the 1994 denomination... Read more