Our Managing Partner, Alejandro Castro, wins the ASIPI-UNH scholarship to study the Master’s in Intellectual Property (LLM) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), Franklin Pierce School of Law

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...

Non-traditional Trademarks – The “Postobon” case from Colombia

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...

Union Andina recognized by Leaders League as a prominent law firm specialized in Intellectual Property for the 2023 ranking

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...

ASIPI-CIDE PUCP Training: “Trademarks, a strategic ally for the growth of your business”

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...

The Acte clair in the Andean Community

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...

Chile: Modifications to the Industrial Property Law – Non-traditional Trademarks, Cancellation Action, Industrial Designs and Provisional Patent applications

by Unión Andina de Patentes | Jul 18, 2022 | Intellectual Property, Patents and Plant Breeder's Rights, Trademarks

Law 21.355 entered into force in Chile on May 9, 2022 and modified The Industrial Property Law 19.039 from 1991. This modification has brought important changes such as the incorporation of non-traditional trademarks, and the cancellation action for non-use or...