by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 20, 2023 | Intellectual Property
We are thrilled to announce that our Managing Partner, Alejandro Castro, has been selected as one of the recipients of the ASIPI – University of New Hampshire (UNH), Franklin Pierce School of Law Scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Intellectual Property...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 19, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence
On July 5, 2023, Law No. 31814 was published – Law that promotes the use of Artificial Intelligence for the economic and social development of the country. Principles for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Risk-Based Approach. Promotion of a...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 19, 2023 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Relevant Articles of Decision 486 Article 134 of Decision 486 states that a trademark is: Any sign capable of distinguishing products or services in the market. A sign capable of graphic representation. Likewise, the following may constitute trademarks: e) a color...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 19, 2023 | Patents and Plant Breeder's Rights, Plant Varieties
Applicable Regulations Regulation for the Protection of Plant Variety Rights – DS 35-2011-PCM Chief Resolution No. 0127-2021-INIA Decision 345 – Common Regime for the Protection of Plant Variety Rights 1991 UPOV Convention Act Competent Authorities:...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 18, 2023 | Events
On July 12th, the workshop titled “The Legal ABC of Brands – Register, Protect, and Grow” was held, co-organized by the Entrepreneurial Development Center (CDE) of ESAN and ASIPI. The event featured the participation of our Managing Partner,...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 18, 2023 | Events
On July 6th, our Managing Partner, Alejandro Castro, attended the XIV Latin American Forum – Law, Business, and Innovation organized by Gericó Associates. In this edition, the focus of the discussion was on key industries for the sustainable growth of the...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jun 27, 2023 | Events, Intellectual Property, Patents and Plant Breeder's Rights, Trademarks
We are delighted to announce that we have been acknowledged by Leaders League as a leading Intellectual Property Law Firm for the 2023 ranking. We thank our clients and colleagues for trusting our team! We remain dedicated to consistently enhancing our services and...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | May 31, 2023 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
On May 22, our director Alejandro Castro participated in the Webinar: “Trademarks, a strategic ally for the growth of your business”, organized by CIDE PUCP and ASIPI. CIDE PUCP y ASIPI CIDE PUCP y...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | May 31, 2023 | Patents, Patents and Plant Breeder's Rights
Article 52 of Decision 486(1) regulates the exclusion rights of a patent holder. Accordingly, when the patent claims a product, the holder may prevent a third party, without their consent, from manufacturing the product; offering it for sale, selling it, or using it;...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | May 31, 2023 | Intellectual Property
In the pronouncements corresponding to Cases 1-IP-87 (VOLVO), 7-IP-89 (CIBA-GEIGY AG), 3-IP-93 (SOCIEDAD ALUMINIO NACIONAL S.A.), and 11-IP-96 (BELMONT), The Court of Justice of the Andean Community (TJCA) established the foundations for the application of mandatory...