Shirly Galante has been appointed as member of INTA’s Emerging Issues Committee

By Angela 26 March 20210

Shirly Galante has been selected to be a member of INTA’s Emerging Issues Committee (https://www.inta.org/committees/emerging-issues-committee/). The Committee members collaborate on specific objectives that align with INTA’s strategic plan, that welcome new voices during each committee selection process. The Emerging Issues Committee identifies and advocates INTA’s policy on important trends and emerging issues related to trademarks […]Continue reading

European Trademarks after Brexit

By Angela 12 February 20210

The Brexit transition ended on December 31st, 2020 and impacted directly on the scope of European Community trademarks, which are granted for the territory of the European Union (EU). EU registered trademarks are still in force, and their owners were given a fully equivalent United Kingdom (UK) trademark with a new registration number, at no […]Continue reading

Shirly Galante published an article on challenges and strategies for the new trademark opposition resolution procedure in Argentina

By Suyai M 1 February 20210

Our Associate, Shirly Galante, published an article in the IPTango Blog, specialized in Intellectual Property Law and Practice in Latin America. In this article she summarizes some of the challenges and strategies in relation to the procedure for trademark oppositions before the Argentine Trademark Office (INPI), which was modified in 2018. Among other issues, Shirly, highlights […]Continue reading

Resumption of deadlines of the procedures before the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI)

By Angela 25 November 20200

Through Resolution 194/2020, the INPI ordered the resumption of the course of the deadlines of the procedures under its competence that were suspended by INPI Resolution N°16/20 and its successive extensions. Such resumption will operate as of December 14th, 2020. For more information please contact us at [email protected]

New Procedures for Administrative Invalidation and Non-Use Cancellation of Trademarks in Argentina

By Celia Lerman 18 October 20190

On December 10, 2019, the new procedures for the invalidation and non-use cancellation of trademark registrations will become effective, as ordered by Resolution N° 279/2019 (October 10, 2019), and Annexes III and IV of Resolution N° 183/2018 (July 19, 2018). As per the new regulation, all invalidation and non-use cancellation requests will be filed through an […]Continue reading

Celia Lerman writes on the Impact of the new EU-Mercosur Agreement for Trademarks and Geographical Indications

By Celia Lerman 17 September 20190

Celia Lerman’s article, “EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement Increases Protection for Trademarks and Geographical Indications” was just published in the INTA Bulletin (September 15, 2019 Vol. 74 No. 16). Enjoy reading it below. Contributor: Celia Lerman, Lerman & Szlak, Buenos Aires, Argentina Emerging Issues Committee, AI and Decisions by Machines Subcommittee Verifer: Rita Colombo, Mitrani, Caballero & Ruiz Moreno, Buenos […]Continue reading

New USPTO Rules for the Foreigner Representation in Trademark Matters

By Celia Lerman 26 August 20190

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced a new rule in force by August 3rd, 2019, requiring all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board whose permanent legal residence or principal place of business is outside the United States or its territories, to be represented by an […]Continue reading

Declaration of use of trademarks in Argentina

By Celia Lerman 17 May 20190

Buenos Aires, May2019 Argentina- Trademarks Important Information on New Mandatory Declarations of Use Please be informed thatnew mandatory declarations of use have been recently implemented in Argentina’s Trademark Law N° 22.362, effective June 3, 2019. A declaration of use is now required for all trademarks between their fifth and sixth anniversary from the registration date. The […]Continue reading

Argentina — Changes in Trademark, Patent and Industrial Design Laws Decree 27/2018 of January 11, 2018

By Celia Lerman 15 January 20180

On January 11, 2018, Argentina’s executive power released Decree 27/2018, which impacted substantially on IP regulations, focusing on trademarks, patents and industrial designs. It is important to note that, although the Decree was released to take effect on the next day, January 12, 2018, Argentina’s Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) has not yet issued the […]Continue reading

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