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Protecting your innovative ideas in Europe before your Latin America journey: a collaboration with the European IP Helpdesk and ENRICH in LAC
The Latin America and the European IP Helpdesk have both worked with ENRICH LAC to collaborate on a video on the Intellectual Property landscape in Europe.

IP in the e-commerce sector in Latin America (Pt. 2)
As it was previously mentioned in Part I of this series on the protection of your IP on e-commerce platforms in Latin America, we will now look deeper into the specific issues of these platforms, with a quick guide on how to ensure that IP rights are best protected when doing business online in Lati

IP in the e-commerce sector in Latin America (pt.1) - Europe
Given the rise in market share occupied by e-commerce, and the relevance of IP infringement taking place on these platforms, the major players in the sector have all been forced to adapt and take measures to try and curtail the phenomena.

Brazil joins the Hague agreement: spotlight on the benefits it brings to EU/SMP SMEs
EU SMEs can now register their industrial designs in Mexico, and soon in Brazil, and other member countries of the agreement through a single international registration, which simplifies and accelerates the process.

All you need to know about Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Brazil
NDAs are legally enforceable in Brazil and widely used for general business purposes whenever a party needs to disclose sensitive or confidential information to its counterpart before the performance of a business project, commercial transaction, collaboration, due diligence, or hiring employees.

Empowering and Embracing Women in IPR and Innovation - Policies and Measures in Africa, China, India, Latin America or South-East Asia (World IP Day 2023)
The International IP SME Helpdesks have joined forces hereby to address this issue by supporting women innovators in unlocking their innovative ideas. To do so, the Helpdesks have compiled initiatives being carried out by countries and IP national offices to support women in their IP journey.

New IP Law in Chile (II): main changes in the trade mark system
If you are an EU SME willing to protect your brand in Chile, and you would like to know how to register your trade mark, how to enforce your brand in Chile, stay with us, since today’s blog is about the main changes in Chile for the trade mark system.

New IP law in Chile (I): main changes in the patent system
The entry into force of the dispositions of Ley Corta No. 21,355 imply the incorporation of unprecedented figures in the Chilean Industrial Property regulation. In this article, we will examine thoroughly what the changes in patents are.

Check how to register and protect your Intellectual Property in Chile
Are you interested in internationalizing your business to Chile? It is essential to protect your intangible assets through IPRs, and this is not an easy task. The first step is to find adequate information.

Register and protect you Intellectual Property in Mexico
How do I protect my trade mark? What are the steps to register a patent? Can I extend the protection of my EU trade mark, design or patent to Mexico? How is the best way to combine patent and trade secrets protection?

How can young EU entrepreneurs benefit from Intellectual Property in Latin America? (IP DAY 2022)
If you are a young entrepreneur or just a humble content creator, and you would like to succeed in the region of Latin America, have a look to the following tips depending on the sector:

World IP Day
The topic of world IP day this year is "IP and Youth: Innovating for a better future". Check out here how the young entrepreneurs and creators are can receive help in protecting their intellectual property in China, South East Asia, India and Latin America!

EUIPO IP Enforcement Portal: keep infringements under control
With the new release, the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) becomes the single e-filing and management point for customs applications for action (AFA) for 24 Member States, with an alternative system for the remaining three (DE, ES and IT).

EU Industry Days: the resilience of EU SMEs in the green and digital sectors
The EU Industry Days is an annual event highlighting industrial frontrunners, ongoing industrial policy discussions and improving the knowledge base of European industry.

How to protect your intellectual property rights in Argentina
Are you interested in internationalizing your business to Argentina? It is essential to protect your intangible assets through intellectual property rights. It is not an easy task. The first step is to find adequate information. Many doubts arise at the beginning of this challenge

Register and protect you Intellectual Property in Brazil
How do I protect my trade mark in Brazil? What are the steps to register a patent in Brazil? Can I extend the protection of my EU trade mark, design, or patent to Brazil? How is the best way to combine patent and trade secrets protection?

2021: The year in review (in the eyes of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk)
Before the Christmas celebrations begin, it is now the right time to take stock of the biggest news that we have covered for you throughout 2021 on Intellectual Property and Latin America

The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk experience inside the world cup of tech (Lisbon Web Summit 2021)
Considering the nature of this event, questions from participants mainly focused on fintech, deep technologies, digitalisation, e-health, industry, cyber security or climate change. To them, IP protection is a must.

The Main challenges when applying for a patent in Argentina for EU SMEs
What are the advantages that EU SMEs have when filing a patent application in the Argentine System?
What are the difficulties faced by EU SMEs when applying for a patent?

The General Data Protection Act (LGPD) in Brazil: “the Brazilian GDPR”
Last year, it came as a surprise to us all that Brazil´s Senate had passed the General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD), which is now into force, and penalties have entered into force last August 2021.