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At both the regulatory and administrative levels, the intellectual property system in Peru has continued to evolve as a result of its bilateral and multilateral commitments, as evidenced by the most recent actions,.

The study covered 6 regions and specifically looked at access to webpages, unauthorized streaming providers, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks.

Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has adopted a new regulation modernising the administrative procedures for trademark invalidity and revocation actions based on non-use.

Uruguay's National Directorate of Industrial Property and Software Registry (DNPI) has completed the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based assistant designed to support the formal examination of trademark applications.

Costa Rica has introduced a new digital procedure for the publication of trademark and other distinctive sign notices, streamlining the application process and reducing administrative burdens for applicants.

Chile has taken another step towards modernising its copyright framework, as the Chamber of Deputies approved Bill No. 14,767-03 and forwarded it to the Senate for further consideration.

Argentina's National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has adopted a new regulation governing the recording of ownership transfers and changes in business activity related to intellectual property rights.

The PCT Assembly has approved a series of reforms to modernise the international patent filing system, ensuring the continuity of international search and preliminary examination services through 2037.

Peru has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, marking another step towards the treaty's entry into force.

This lecture series addresses key IP topics relevant to innovation and research.

Three WIPO treaties are set to come into effect in El Salvador on 7 October 2026.

The reform removes several barriers for biotech inventions, including strict requirements on DNA sequence claims and genetic material.

The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk has expanded its collection of practical resources with the publication of four new factographs covering key aspects of intellectual property (IP) across the region.

The National Office for Industrial Property of the Dominican Republic (ONAPI) has joined the DesignView platform.

The International IP SME Helpdesks have jointly published a new guide to help European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) prevent and respond to counterfeiting risks when entering and operating in international markets.

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Third article in the series based on ISO 56005:2020

This new trade deal will protect a total of 568 European and 26 Mexican geographical indications.

The reform is expected to have a direct operational impact on companies managing trademark and patent portfolios in Argentina, particularly for foreign rights holders.