Latin America

External experts will be engaged to monitor and report on the following, among others:

1. Up-to-date information on the state of play of legislative initiatives
2. Information on enforcement initiatives or actions.
3. Any local developments concerning IPR protection and enforcement in all issues covered by the FTA.
4. Number of protected GIs under their domestic legislation for agri-good and other; enforcement provisions/practice.

In consideration of elements of simplification of procedures included in the project for a new law, which is in process in El Salvador, a study visit was carried out by officials from the National Registry Center (CNR) to the Mexican Industrial Property Institute (IMPI).

At the forum on enforcement in the digital world, IP Key Latin America’s objective was to address online piracy and other infringements of intellectual property rights. The activity helped to increase the awareness and capacity of Latin American authorities to protect and enforce IP rights. In addition, it provided the exchange of best practices to address counterfeiting and piracy in online markets between EU and international experts and Latin American authorities.

In Mexico City, IP Key LA and the Panamericana University successfully organized the "Seminar on the Importance of Intellectual Property in Business: IP Valuation" with over 60 attendees. The event featured several panels that addressed topics such as: strategies and fundamentals, asset management, intangible asset valuation, case studies, and best practices.