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Enforcement forum for the Andean Community judges and prosecutors
This forum consists on a 2-day seminar in Ecuador, gathering around 50 judges and district…Regional seminar on enforcement for IP Prosecutors, Customs and Police Investigators in Costa Rica
This seminar consists on a 3-day in-person seminar to be organised jointly by WIPO, USPTO, the…Geographical Indications Workshop in Mexico
The activity entails a comprehensive 2-day workshop aimed at preparing Mexico and the EU for the…Past Activities
Workshop on International Treaties
This activity, organised in cooperation with WIPO, consists of a workshop to discuss the Hague…South America IP Enforcement Summit
The aim of this activity, with the support of INTERPOL, is to support different authorities in the…Seminar on Geographical Indications for Chile.
In an important event for intellectual property (IP) in Latin America, experts and representatives…Seminar on Geographical Indications for MERCOSUR
In an important step towards intellectual property (IP) protection, Latin America is about to sign…Other news
Counterfeiting in the pharmaceutical industry: What price do individuals, society and the world economy pay?
In the context of a global pandemic, and with the aim of providing valuable information on the importance of intellectual property (IP) in the pharmaceutical industry, IP Key LA held an online event focused on the fight against counterfeit medicines on the basis of IP rights, highlighting the dan
[...]IP Key LA gathered over 180 officials from all Latin America in a workshop about counterfeiting
Counterfeiting poses a serious threat to the economy of societies and the safety of their citizens, especially considering the ramifications of the burgeoning relationships between counterfeiters and criminal and/or terrorist networks.
[...]Copyright, reforms in Europe and expectations in Latin America: a current and enthusiastic debate that IP Key LA and local partners have ignited in the region.
During the first half of September, IP Key LA worked with important partners in the area of Copyright in Latin America to carry out an activity that, although initially expected to be executed during the Buenos Aires Book Fair, became a two-day webinar that convened more than 300 people from all
[...]EUIPO publishes a call for compiling a list of vendors
EUIPO is setting up a list of economic operators interested in providing independent and hands-on expertise to foster IP cooperation and increase effective awareness in the field of intellectual property rights in both EU and non-EU countries.
[...]IP Key Latin America gives a presentation to master’s degree students of intellectual property and innovation in Argentina
On 3 June, the European project presented details of its structure and activities in Latin America to students of the University of San Andrés’ Master’s Degree in IP and Inn
[...]IP Key participated in the online seminar "Systems of Madrid and The Hague in Mexico", organised by IMPI and WIPO
On 27 May, IP Key LA participated in an online seminar, organised by WIPO and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). The activity "Systems of Madrid and The Hague in Mexico" convened national and international experts to discuss the uses, benefits and experiences with both systems.
[...]Latin American IP national offices: Updates on COVID19 measures
Considering the current circumstances around the globe, and particularly in the Latin American Region, IP Key LA has established contact with local IPOs to gather information about the procedures still available for users.
[...]CP3 extension – DNPI Uruguay
As a result of the joint efforts of the National Directorate of Industrial Property under the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining of Uruguay (DNPI), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO
[...]World IP Day: Let’s learn more about IP Rights and how businesses can benefit from them
World IP Day is commemorated every 26 April.
[...]Panama joins TMclass and DesignClass
As of 16 March 2020, the General Directorate of the Industrial Property Registry of Panama (DIGERPI) is part of TMclass and DesignClass.
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