“Joyería de Córdoba”: how the new craft GIs collide with trademarks
“Joyería de Córdoba” is Spain’s first craft and industrial GI. How these new EU geographical indications can block trademarks with place names, and what to check.
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Trade secrets in Latin America: Mexico, Andean Community and Brazil
How Mexico’s LFPPI, Andean Decision 486 and Brazil’s Industrial Property Law protect know-how, what measures they expect and which routes exist.
The AI Office can now fine GPAI providers: what rights holders can do
From 2 August 2026 the AI Office can fine GPAI providers up to 3% of turnover. Copyright policies and training summaries are now enforceable obligations.
.MX domain disputes under the LDRP: the key difference from the UDRP
The LDRP governs .MX domain disputes: bad faith in registration or use is enough and registered slogans also give standing. How it works, timelines and fees.
International design protection for Latin American firms entering Europe
EU design, Hague or national filings? How Latin American companies can protect designs in Europe, who can use Hague and what each route costs in official fees.
Patenting AI and software in Europe after Emotional Perception
The UK Supreme Court dropped Aerotel and aligned with the EPO’s any-hardware test. What it means for AI and software patents filed from Latin America into Europe and the UK.
Colombia as the gateway to the Andean Community: IP strategy with the SIC
Colombia shares Decision 486 with Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, is the only one in Madrid and its SIC acts as registry and court. How to build an Andean plan from it.
IP protection in Brazil: INPI timelines and fast-track options for EU firms
INPI took 18.3 months for unopposed trade marks and 4.3 years for patents in 2025. How European companies can plan Brazil and use the priority routes available.
USPTO switches to Madrid e-Filing: what it means for US brands in LatAm
From 1 October 2026 US Madrid filings move to WIPO’s Madrid e-Filing. What the WIPO account, Swiss franc fees and Madrid map mean for US brands in Latin America.
USM Haller II: Germany’s top court applies Mio/konektra to furniture
Germany’s BGH applied the CJEU’s Mio/konektra test to the USM Haller furniture system: same originality standard as other works, judged objectively. What it means for designers.
