Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Breaking the bottleneck: Brazil launches new functionality to combat counterfeiting

In an exclusive interview with WTR, the manager of Brazil's anti-counterfeiting directory, Elton Ferreira Barbosa, reveals what foreign brand owners need to know about the latest improvements to the directory.

24 June 2024

Brazil: Market growth pushes anti-counterfeiting efforts up the agenda

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

Brazil’s economic success is being overshadowed by a boom in the number of infringing goods. Despite the sale of counterfeit products presenting sizeable challenges – particularly online – Brazil has demonstrated remarkable advancements in targeting product piracy.

24 June 2024

Mexico: Refreshed regime takes aim at administrative infringements and criminal counterfeiting

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

Amendments to domestic IP regulations following the US-Mexico-Canada agreement have facilitated a more proactive approach to the trade in fakes and is good news for rights holders operating in Mexico. However, the efficacy of anti-counterfeiting efforts often depends on collaboration between customs authorities and trademark owners.

24 June 2024

Brazil grants Scotch whisky GI; Ukraine pledges development of IP mediation – IP office updates

In this latest update, the WIPO Design Law Treaty comments deadline looms, Chile expands its deadlines for Biobío applicants, and much more.

19 June 2024

The rise of Temu: what trademark professionals need to know

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR.

17 June 2024

Trademark Office reports positive results in fight against counterfeiting

The report also debunks common myths and misconceptions about counterfeiting and piracy.

14 June 2024

Regime overhauls in the Americas: how to navigate bumps in the road

A deep dive into the WTR Americas Trademark Prosecution Review 2024 sheds light on the hurdles that IP offices and rights holders are facing when it comes to legislative and administrative changes across the region.

14 June 2024

Chile: Applying the IP law under the Madrid Protocol

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

The Chilean Trademark Office has thus far interpreted the Madrid Protocol as self-executing, causing legal uncertainty for international users and limited regulation of nullity actions. This raises questions about how IP Law 19039 and the Exempt Resolution 184-2022 should be applied under the system.

14 June 2024

Mexico: Practical considerations for pursuing oppositions

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

While the Mexican trademark system has evolved to better support rights holders, difficulties persist when it comes to pursuing oppositions. The framework offers a swift timeframe and the opportunity for appeal, but the risk of invalidation challenges should not be overlooked.

14 June 2024

Argentina: Navigating the trademark landscape following regime reforms

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2024

Reforms to the IP rights system aim to modernise and streamline administrative processes – particularly trademark registration. Practical implications for plaintiffs are still unfolding, and ongoing evaluation will determine whether further adjustments are needed to fulfil the original 2018 legislation’s original objectives.

14 June 2024