Category: Articles

By Mariano Peruzzotti and Candela Basilotta On December 13, Law No. 21,719, amending the Chilean Data Protection Law was published in the Official Gazette. In a nutshell, here are some of the new aspects incorporated by the law: Extraterritorial scope: The law extends the application of its provisions to entities located outside the territory of […]

By Rosario Mauro The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has announced Phase V of its Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program through Ordinance No. 48/2024, published on December 10, 2024. This new phase, effective January 1, 2025, introduces significant updates and expands opportunities for expedited patent examination. Key changes introduced by Ordinance No. 48/2024 include: […]

By Mariana Guzman On November 1, 2024, Decree No. 971/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, introducing significant changes to administrative procedures by specifying the processes to which the principle of positive silence applies. This principle, introduced by Law No. 27,742 on “Foundations and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines” through the amendment of […]

By Candela Martinez It all began as a loving gesture from a son to his mother in Peru: for Christmas, Darío Morales decided to gift his mother, María Carolina Herrera, a trademark application to register “LA JABONERA BY MARÍA HERRERA” in Class 3 at Peru’s National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of […]

By Mariano Peruzzotti and Candela Basilotta Amendments to the National Genetic Data Registry related to sexual offenses   On October 14, 2024, Law No. 27,759 was published in the Official Gazette. This law amends Law No. 26,879 that created the National Registry of Genetic Data related to Sexual Offenses (“Registry”).   Key changes introduced by […]

By Rosario Mauro Uruguay continues to strengthen its intellectual property system with its recent accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for Patent Purposes. On October 7, 2024, Uruguay deposited its instrument of accession, triggering the three-month period required for the PCT […]

By Julieta Perez Espinosa and Mariana Guzman Miley Cyrus faces a legal conflict over alleged plagiarism in her 2023 hit single, “Flowers,” which, according to the accusation, contains numerous similarities to Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” This case raises a debate about the boundaries of musical inspiration and respect for copyright. The lawsuit […]

By Camila Sirianni On November 1, 2024, Decree 972/2024 was published and came into effect on November 2, establishing modifications to the system for the custody deposit of unpublished works before the National Copyright Office (DNDA). The aim of this regulation is to modernize the system, facilitating the process for copyright holders by enabling the […]