Region: Latin America & Caribbean

A recent IAM article that cast doubts on whether patents, trademarks and other rights can normally be regarded as standalone assets distinct from the entities that own them sparked a big response. This led its author, Joff Wild, to do some further thinking

07 September 2023

Featured in The Guide to Life Sciences: Key issues for senior life sciences executives 2023

Following an IP law reform introduced to combat confusion around allopathic medicines, IMPI and COFEPRIS are legally bound to cooperate. However, a new opposition process has thrust Mexico's patent linkage regime into the spotlight once again.

25 August 2023

Featured in The Guide to Life Sciences: Key issues for senior life sciences executives 2023

The reduction of the patent term for pharmaceuticals resulted in uncertainty for stakeholders in Brazil. However, new legislation designed to modernise the country’s patent system and foster the innovation ecosystem are paving the way to Brazil becoming an increasingly attractive jurisdiction.

25 August 2023

Most patents and trademarks have little to no external worth. There is nothing to support the idea that a large body of assets exists that can be used by their owners to raise money against

24 August 2023

Featured in SEP/FRAND Hub

Brazil has become a prominent venue for SEP litigation, mainly due to the early remedies that courts provide, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, there is an increasing number of declaratory judgment suits being filed by implementers aiming to secure other venues. However, this tactic is not deterring patent assertion.

09 August 2023

With the world heating up and extreme weather events more common, technology may be the only hope there is of mitigating the effects of global warming. This sets the patent community a challenge it cannot duck

27 July 2023

Corporate IP executives, deal makers, brand leaders, policy experts and legal advisers will convene in São Paulo to share best practices and insights

22 July 2023

A revolution is taking place at breakneck speed. That means international cooperation is required now to find solutions to what are existential challenges. Failure to act will almost certainly mean it is too late

20 July 2023

There is no excuse for not embracing diversity, equity and inclusion as part of the effort to attract and retain talent, but solving IP’s visibility problem is what will deliver the most meaningful results

06 July 2023

The launch of the Unified Patent Court today is the latest development in a revolutionary period that is only just getting started and from which there is no escape

01 June 2023