Latin America IP SME Helpdesk Newsletter

The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk, together with the Dublin Chamber, will host a webinar for EU SMEs interested in doing business or enter R&D collaborative relationships in Latin America. Join us if you want to learn more about the advantages and possibilities that come with an accurate management of your IP rights and how profitable this strategy can be.

Where should I register to be fully protected? Do I need to appoint a local representative to register in a foreign country? How can I detect IP Rights that might hinder my internationalisation strategy? These are some of the most frequently asked IP questions by EU SMEs that are struggling to correctly plan to go abroad. In this webinar our IP experts will show you the 10 basic IP tips to succeed abroad, focused on China, Latin America, India and South-East Asia.

The healthcare sector is a hub of innovation when it comes to intellectual property rights, so make sure you keep this in mind before you dive into it with the help of the Latin America IP SME Helpdesk! The Health Tech Hub Styria (HTH Styria) is an initiative sponsored by 6 leading stakeholders in the Styrian innovation system. It offers a concise but action-packed virtual event with fascinating topics such as international keynotes, a corporate call, pitching sessions, pre-arranged B2B meetings and much more.

The National Institute of Industrial Property in Brazil (INPI) has published the first edition of their "Manual de Indicações Geográficas" (Geographical Indications Handbook). The "Manual" will come into force on 1 February 2021. This new handbook contains guidelines and recommendations for users and examiners of the INPI concerning the procedures and examination guidelines, as well as other relevant technical definitions.

As with other creations, designs are protected by intellectual property. In this sense, new and singular designs may get exclusive market protection for a limited period of time. In fact, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, with 164 Member States (including countries of the EU and Latin America) compels its Members to confer protection to new or original designs for no less than 10 years. So, if you build the market strategy of your company on the introduction of products with new designs, make sure that your designs are provided with market exclusivity.