The utility model, also known as a “minor invention” due to its lower inventive step requirement compared to invention patents, is a legal figure internationally regulated since the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 1883. For...
During the session, held on July 23, leading experts in intellectual property provided an updated overview on trademark protection in China and the Andean countries (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia), covering registration procedures, administrative disputes, and...
Decision 345 establishes the regulatory framework on plant breeders’ rights applicable in the Andean Community member countries: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Notably, all four countries are members of the International Union for the Protection of New...
Peru In September 2024, the Copyright Office of INDECOPI issued two decisions regarding the registration of artistic works produced or created with generative Artificial Intelligence, such as “Artbreeder”. Mr. Kevin Rosales submitted two separate...
Union Andina Intellectual Property Solutions, in partnership with Jiaquan IP Law of China, is pleased to invite you to the webinar “Navigating Brand Protection in the Andean Community and China”. In this event, Alejandro Castro (Managing Partner at Union Andina) and...
We are proud to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year since 2021, we have been recognized by Leaders League in the Intellectual Property practice for their 2025 ranking. This significant recognition reaffirms our commitment to continue providing the highest...
At Union Andina Intellectual Property Solutions we are strengthening our commitment to safeguarding and defending our clients’ trademarks by welcoming Carlos Pulcha and Josseline Vilca as External Legal Consultants in Brand Protection. This new division is dedicated...
The new Anti-Spam Law is now in force, and many companies are still unprepared to meet its requirements. Did you know that non-compliance can lead to hefty fines and a loss of customer trust? Our exclusive webinar took place on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 12...
The Andean Community, comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, proudly celebrates 56 years as the most consolidated regional bloc in Latin America. In a global context where free trade faces numerous challenges, the Community reaffirms its relevance...
What is the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)? The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is an accelerated patent examination program that enables applicants to save time and costs in participating countries. This mechanism allows an applicant to rely on a favorable...
