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Introduction The principle of territoriality in trademark law establishes that the protection of a trademark is limited to the specific territory in which it has been registered. For this reason, many companies have had to adapt or change their distinctive signs when entering new markets, in order to avoid conflicts with previously registered trademarks. Classic […]

The PCT brings several advantages such as the following: It facilitates the process of obtaining patents: By joining the Treaty, applicants will be able to access the patent application system through the Patent Cooperation Procedure (PCT), which allows them to, through a single application, protect their right in several countries. Reduction of costs and resources:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been dominating headlines in 2023 and in the months of 2024 thus far. For Intellectual Property agents, it is a matter of great significance and deep discussion and analysis in international forums. In fact, just as an example, the Ninth Session of Dialogue of WIPO ‘Training machines: bytes, rights, and the

Geographical indications (‘GIs’) constitute a key tool for the protection and preservation of products that, due to their geographical origin and method of production or processing, possess unique characteristics. It is common for third parties to attempt to exploit the tradition and recognition that a GI has acquired over time through the unauthorized use and/or

Since January 2022, in accordance with the provisions of Law 2080 of 2021, which amended Article 152 of the Administrative Procedure and Administrative Litigation Code (‘CPACA’), the Administrative Tribunal of Cundinamarca has assumed jurisdiction in relation to invalidity actions in industrial property matters.  This change was made with the goal of reducing the length of