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Presentation of studies: 1) Guidelines on Designs for the Andean Community, and 2) Fea

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), building on its strategic partnership with the Andean Community (CAN) countries and in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Andean Community (SGCAN) in Lima, Peru, and the IP offices of the CAN countries (SENAPI-Bolivia, SIC-Colombia, SENADI-Ecuador and INDECOPI-Peru), presented two significant studies to advance the harmonisation and enhancement of the design and trade mark registration systems on 10 and 11 October.

The first study focuses on the feasibility of implementing an Andean Community trade mark system modelled after the successful European Union trademark system, which has a solid 30-year track record. This system would allow applicants to register a trade mark that is valid in all CAN countries, simplifying processes and reducing costs.

The second study, titled ‘Common Guide on the Examination and Registration of Industrial Designs in the Andean Community’, addresses the issue of varying practices among IP offices in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, despite a common regulatory framework. This variation has created legal uncertainty and discouraged applicants. The guide aims to standardise the criteria for industrial design evaluation and registration throughout the community. This will ensure greater consistency and predictability in decisions, facilitating effective and efficient access to the protection provided by the registration systems.

 

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