Chile’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI) has ruled in favor of Canadian artist Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, widely known as The Weeknd, allowing the registration of his wordmark “THE WEEKND” in classes 9, 25, and 41, despite opposition filed by Chilean company Tricot S.A. The Opposition and Claims Tricot S.A. argued that the registration could cause … Read more
A patent opposition is a legal procedure that allows third parties to challenge the validity of a patent application before or after it is granted, by alleging non-compliance with the requirements of patentability. This mechanism varies significantly across jurisdictions. In Europe, opposition before the European Patent Office (EPO) must be filed within nine months after … Read more
Chile has emerged as a key hub for businesses expanding in Latin America. Understanding the trademark registration process in Chile is essential for securing your trademark’s protection in this dynamic market. How Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark in Chile? The estimated timeframe for a trademark to move from application to registration (under … Read more
In Chile, trademark oppositions are governed by the IP Law and are examined by the Chilean Trademark Office (INAPI). We have to consider that while an opposition is filed, the Chilean TMO will still run its own examination and can issue an office action based on absolute and relative grounds. Both the opposition and the … Read more
Patenting in Chile can offer several advantages depending on your specific circumstances and business goals. Chile is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), providing access to international markets through its patent system. Besides, Chile serves as a gateway to other Latin American countries. By securing a … Read more
With great joy we received this excellent news, our office has been recognized by the prestigious ranking The Legal 500, version 2024 in the Intellectual Property area. These recognitions are the fruits of the work, effort and dedication of the entire team. We especially thank our customers for their trust and support.
We share the opinion column of our partner Rodrigo Sammut Linares, published in LexLatin, regarding the fact that “the Apple Inc. brand does not enjoy a monopoly on all fruit names.”READ THE FULL NEWS HERE
Our partner Andrea Lobos will be a mentor alongside Carolina Sepúlveda in the Intellectual Property Category of CircularFest 2023. The event, which will take place at the UC Innovation Center, seeks to become the most outstanding experience not only in Chile, but also in Latin America. CircularFest will feature the participation of prominent national and … Read more
ANDES IP will participate in the XXII ASIPI Congress, Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property, which will be held in Mexico City, from December 3 to 6. Our partner Rodrigo Sammut Linares will meet with experts on the subject to discuss, from the perspective of Intellectual Property – trademarks, patents, copyrights, technology transfer, industrial design.To schedule … Read more
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