Latin America IP SME Helpdesk Newsletter

This year's virtual #EUIndustryDays, which will take place from the 23rd to the 26th of February 2021, are approaching fast! The teams from all IP Helpdesks (European IP Helpdesk, China IP SME Helpdesk, Latin America IP SME Helpdesk, India IP SME Helpdesk and South East Asia IP SME Helpdesk) are joining forces to host an interactive "meet-the-expert" session on this Thursday, 25th of February 2021, to present their services. Plus, a talk between the different IP experts and Helpline advisors will provide you with a lively overview of how we can support you in your daily business, spotlighting

Under the new European Green Deal, the development of climate-neutral and circular products should be fostered in the EU but also globally. Moreover, having a comprehensive Intellectual Property (IP) strategy in place should be a priority for any EU SME willing to offer green technologies and sustainable solutions — be it in South-East Asia, China, India, Latin America or Europe.

The Global Europe webinar brings key projects funded by the European Commission that support your European business directly to your home office! Join this online session and discover how you can seize international opportunities for your organisation or EU business! During this webinar you will learn how to access EU-funded, effective, free, and professional services that will kickstart your internationalisation to key markets in Latin America, China, India, Turkey, and Eastern European countries.

The Latin America IP SME Helpdesk goes to the International Machinery Forum 2021! This forum brings together representatives from different companies, research centres, universities, etc., as well as our trade commissioners, which will be given advice on market development and access to foreign markets. If you want to go international, make sure to book a meeting with us to learn about how to succeed in your internationalisation strategy taking the right steps to protect your intellectual property rights!

Renewable energies have experienced a relevant increase within the last two decades and Latin American countries are placing great expectations in non-conventional energy sources at a short, medium and long term. Join this webinar if you want to learn more about the main IPRs needed to succeed in the CleanTech sector, the advantages and possibilities coming from a right management of your IP rights in Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Argentina, as well as the benefits of the European innovation and business network in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In order to succeed in this challenging, highly competitive industry, innovation and creativity are essential. The medical device field is an IPR-intensive industry, with an above-average use of IPRs per employee compared to other industries that use IPRs. This infographic offers you an overview of the most commonly used IP rights in the sector, as well as some basic information to bear in mind before commercialising your products in Latin American countries.

When a business is scaled at an international level, the introduction of products or services into a new market may involve the need of protection and commercialisation of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and know-how in the new territory, which entails specific challenges. This infographic explains the most common ways of exploiting your IPRs and some practical tips to take into account when negotiating your IPRs in Latin America.

Did you know that it is possible to protect the external appearance of your product or package? Are you aware of the main specificities of industrial design registrations in Uruguay? This factsheet provides information about industrial design protection in Uruguay and IP management strategies for your company.

If you are currently running an online business in Argentina or planning to sign a contract with an Argentine party online, or even if you have a Blockchain certification that proves the ownership of an IP right (e.g., copyright) that you need to enforce in Argentina, it is very important to be aware of the differences between the electronic signatures recognised in this country and their legal effects.