by Unión Andina de Patentes | Sep 17, 2024 | Copyright, Intellectual Property, Patents
The law is justified by the need to protect collective knowledge, which cannot be adequately defended by traditional intellectual property mechanisms like patents or copyrights. This knowledge is considered part of the indigenous cultural heritage and is developed...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Sep 5, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a crucial role in transforming trademark registration. One of the most notable innovations in this field is the image similarity algorithm developed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)....
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Aug 27, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
In 2023, the number of trademarks registered by women in Peru reached a total of 4,147, representing a 1.05% increase compared to the previous year. This growth is not only a positive indicator of female entrepreneurial activity but also reflects a cultural shift in...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Aug 20, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
The National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi) has rejected the trademark application for “Hablando Huevadas,” a phrase considered vulgar and inappropriate for public use. This decision was made...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Aug 16, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Carolina Herrera, the renowned fashion designer, found herself in a legal dispute with a Peruvian entrepreneur who shares her surname. Through her attorneys, Herrera attempted to prohibit the use of the surname “Herrera” in Peru by requesting Indecopi, the...
by Unión Andina de Patentes | Aug 13, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Patents, Patents and Plant Breeder's Rights
The participation of Peruvian women in the field of patents has increased in recent years, demonstrating their growing influence in the country’s science and technology sectors. Although a gender gap with male predominance still exists, efforts are being made to...
