PatentsLatin America
WIPO and Brazil’s INPI convene Latin American and Caribbean IP authorities to advance gender-inclusive policies and data-driven initiatives
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s Division for Latin American Countries and the Caribbean (DLAC), together with the WIPO Brazil Office and Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), hosted the VI Regional Meeting on Industrial Property and Gender Equality on August 8-9, 2024. Representativ…
PatentsLatin America
Balancing intellectual property rights with researchers’ access to AI-driven text and data mining is crucial for advancing science in Latin America.
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates in Latin America, researchers face significant legal risks due to restrictive copyright laws that limit text and data mining (TDM) activities essential for AI-driven research. While countries in the Global North have adapted copyright exceptions to facilitate innovation,…
PatentsLatin America
Exploring the interdisciplinary appeal and career journeys of women in IP to enhance diversity and inclusion
Despite underrepresentation in intellectual property, women are drawn to the field’s blend of science, technology, and law. A survey of 26 women IP professionals reveals diverse entry points, from science backgrounds to law internships, and highlights the importance of mentorship and opportunity in shaping careers. Th…
PatentsLatin America
GLIPA and CAIINNO Reveal Persistent Gender Gap in Patenting and Propose Strategic Actions for Inclusion
The Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) and Mexican think tank CAIINNO have analyzed patenting trends in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico, uncovering a significant gender gap in inventor participation. Their study highlights a decline in patent filings by both men and women from 2017 to 2022, though mixed…
PatentsLatin America
The inclusion of AI systems like DABUS as inventors challenges traditional South African IP law, prompting calls for legal reforms to address AI-driven innovation.
Artificial Intelligence's capacity to invent has raised complex questions under South African intellectual property law, which traditionally assumes human inventorship. This article examines the legal framework governing patents in South Africa, highlights the recent recognition of the AI system DABUS as an inventor,…
PatentsLatin America
From private practice to in-house leadership, Ishbak shares insights on trademark enforcement, online-offline anti-counterfeiting integration, and jurisdictional nuances in Latin…
Arturo Ishbak Gonzalez, responsible for the LEGO Group’s intellectual property protection in Latin America, discusses his career transition from private practice to in-house counsel, the company’s evolving anti-counterfeiting strategies, and how he navigates diverse legal frameworks across the region. He highlights th…
PatentsLatin America
The July-August 2023 edition explores Sino-American business dynamics and legal guidance for Chinese investors expanding in the Americas
Holland & Knight's China Practice Newsletter for July-August 2023 offers insights into key Sino-American legal topics, emphasizing strategic nearshoring opportunities in Mexico. The firm supports Chinese investors and multinational clients with cross-border business and investment strategies involving the United State…
PatentsLatin America
Arturo Ishbak outlines Lego Group’s comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection across Latin America, emphasizing coordinated enforcement and authority training
Lego Group’s intellectual property strategy in Latin America focuses on combating piracy through coordinated regional efforts, including customs registration, authority training, and online brand protection. Arturo Ishbak, responsible for Latin America IP strategy, details how the company integrates legal, business, a…
PatentsUSA
A comprehensive overview of the role of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in protecting American creativity and fostering collaboration
Intellectual property rights are essential for safeguarding the innovations and creative works of inventors, artists, and businesses. By legally protecting ideas through patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, these rights enable control over use, prevent unauthorized exploitation, and promote economic pro…
TrademarksLatin America
New procedural simplifications by Brazil’s INPI aim to accelerate and facilitate technology transfer filings
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) has implemented new measures to simplify the registration of technology transfer agreements. These changes are designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and expedite processing times, supporting innovation and collaboration in Brazil’s technology sector.
TrademarksUSA
Counsel from US and Canadian medical device firms highlight financial pressures, increased copycat challenges, and consumer product conflicts as pivotal factors shaping intellectu…
In-house intellectual property departments at medical device companies in North America are navigating a complex landscape marked by financial constraints, a rise in imitation products, and clashes with consumer goods sectors. Insights from legal counsel at four firms reveal how these trends are driving strategic adju…
PatentsGlobal
WIPO’s 2022 Global Innovation Index highlights sustained R&D growth despite pandemic, but flags slowing productivity and calls for impact-driven innovation
The World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2022 Global Innovation Index ranks Switzerland as the world’s most innovative economy for the 12th consecutive year, with the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands rounding out the top five. China advances to 11th place, on the cusp of the top 10,…
PatentsEurope
New lawsuits filed in Germany, the Netherlands, and Brazil mark a significant escalation in the global patent dispute between Ericsson and Apple over mobile communications technol…
Ericsson has initiated multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in key European jurisdictions including Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Munich, as well as in the Netherlands and Brazil. Apple has also filed a patent suit against Ericsson in Mannheim, signaling a broadening of their licensing conflict beyond the U…
PatentsAfrica
The landmark South African patent recognizing AI as inventor contrasts with rejections in UK, US, and Europe, raising critical legal and policy questions worldwide.
In a pioneering move, South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission granted a patent listing the AI system DABUS as inventor, marking the first such recognition globally. While other jurisdictions like the UK, US, and Europe have rejected AI inventorship applications, South Africa’s lack of a substanti…
PatentsLatin America
Craft breweries face challenges protecting proprietary recipes amid mandatory formula disclosures to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
As the craft beer industry grows into a multibillion-dollar market, breweries increasingly rely on trade secret law to safeguard their unique recipes. However, federal regulations require disclosure of certain brewing formulas to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), raising concerns about maintaining se…
LitigationUSA
The firm recognizes leadership and expertise in real estate, intellectual property, litigation, and international tax as it expands its partner ranks in 2020
Procopio has elevated six attorneys to partner status in its San Diego, Del Mar Heights, and Silicon Valley offices. The new partners bring diverse expertise spanning real estate finance, intellectual property litigation and prosecution, corporate litigation, and international tax law. The promotions reflect Procopio’…
CounterfeitingLatin America
Legal experts highlight enforcement challenges and strategies for brand owners combating counterfeit sales on Brazil’s leading digital platforms
Brazil’s booming e-commerce sector has become a hotspot for counterfeit goods, with a significant share of fake products sold through popular online marketplaces. Legal practitioners from Gruenbaum, Possinhas & Teixeira provide insights into enforcement frameworks, marketplace-specific issues, and practical recommenda…
PatentsLatin America
K-pop’s global success and strategic IP management propel South Korea’s cultural exports and attract significant foreign investment
South Korea’s booming IP economy, driven by K-pop, film, and entertainment sectors, has transformed the country into a global cultural powerhouse. With landmark deals like HYBE’s $1 billion acquisition of Ithaca Holdings and Netflix’s $500 million investment in Korean dramas, the nation’s IP assets in music, trademark…
