IP STARS distinguished Lerman & Szlak as a leading intellectual property Firm
We are proud to share that IP STARS ranked Lerman & Szlak as a leading Law Firm for Copyright and related Rights works.
Digital signatures issued in Argentina will also be valid in Uruguay
In 2019, the member countries of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) took an important step in regional integration by signing an agreement on mutual recognition of digital signatures issued in one of the member countries.
Chambers & Partners distinguished our partner Celia Lerman as an Up-and-Coming practitioner in the Intellectual Property practice
Our clients said that Celia Lerman “has an excellent set of skills, as well as strong knowledge and services in this field.”
Gabriela Szlak lectured on Data Privacy, Credit Information Services and Direct Marketing
The lectures adressed topics such as the privacy challenges posed by credit scorings within the Fintech sector.
General Resolution IGJ 8/2021. New restrictions of the Public Registry of the City of Buenos Aires for the registration of foreign companies in order to participate in local companies
On May 17, 2021, the General Inspectorate of Justice (“IGJ”) issued a new resolution (8/2021) (the “Resolution”) that severely restricts the possibility of registering foreign companies before IGJ under the terms of Section 123 of the Argentine Companies Law (i.e., for the purpose of participating in Argentine companies).
General Inspectorate of Justice: News for foundations and associations
During last month, the General Inspectorate of Justice (hereinafter “IGJ”, as its acronym in Spanish) has issued certain Resolutions addressed to foundations and associations incorporated in the territory of Buenos Aires City.
The best kept secret
The manufacturing and development processes of various products and services, as well as the formulae of well-known beverages and foods, have been protected under a cautious secrecy.
Perhaps that design or model is protectable
Industrial models and designs that are novel and provide aesthetic or ornamental features may be protectable under property rights. In order to be registered, they must be novel.
Copyright: “My work, my creation, my property?”
The work has protection since its creation; however, it is essential to make the deposit or registration to enforce your rights as owner of that work.
Wait! Do you know if that invention you are going to show or start selling can be patentable?
If you have an invention that is a new and inventive solution to a technical problem, an innovation that offers an improvement on the state of the art, it may be protectable by a patent.