Region: Latin America & Caribbean

Coming soon: new IP registration for electronic games in Brazil

Brand owners await further clarification on a new form of IP protection encompassing both games programming and hardware.

10 June 2024

One day left: last chance to share trademark practice insights

The deadline to complete the inaugural Global IP Benchmarking Survey is tomorrow. And we want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your input. 

10 June 2024

Mexico’s new president has the opportunity to improve the country’s IP system, say practitioners

Claudia Sheinbaum has won the race to become the next president of Mexico, with commentators hoping she brings a new approach to IP enforcement.

05 June 2024

The state of the IP industry: one week left to share your perspective

The input from trademark practitioners in this survey form is essential to capture an accurate representation of the current IP environment around the world.

03 June 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

The Gillette Company LLC’s iconic razor registered as a 3D mark

The Gillette Company LLC has obtained the registration of its ‘Prestobarba’ razor as a 3D trademark in Class 8, despite an appeal filed by a third party following the DNPI’s initial favourable decision. 

24 May 2024

2024 WTR Industry Awards winners revealed 

Among those honoured at this year's WTR Industry Awards were the trademark teams from adidas, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel’s and Yum! Brands.

22 May 2024

MICHAEL JACKSON v MAIKEL PÉREZ JACKSON: important precedent issued

The Supreme Court's ruling in this case emphasises the importance of the principle of specialty and the high standard of evidence required to demonstrate bad faith.

21 May 2024

Counterfeit trade to soar to £1.4 trillion by 2030; Mercedes NFT collection; Corsearch launches AI tool – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Marvel and DC’s trademark strategy being described as from “their own supervillains’ playbook”, and much more.

17 May 2024

IP Office Innovation Ranking 2024: boundary-pushing registries revealed

WTR reveals the world’s most advanced IP offices for digital and non-core activities in the sixth edition of our exclusive ranking.

16 May 2024

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