South America
Venezuela
- Procedural Risk in Venezuela Under Arts. 36(d), 77-84: Office Actions, Oppositions and Non-Use
- Likelihood of Confusion in Venezuela Under Article 33(11)-(12) and Article 77(2)
- Prohibited Signs in Venezuela Under Article 33: Official Symbols, Morality and Deceptive Marks
- Distinctiveness in Venezuela Under Article 27 and Article 34: Inherent and Acquired Character
- Descriptiveness and Genericness in Venezuela Under Article 33(9) and Article 34(1)
- Venezuela Trademark Filing and Opposition Under the Ley de Propiedad Industrial: Arts. 3, 77-80
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Uruguay
- What is the grace period for renewing my trademark after it has expired in Uruguay?
- What documents are required for trademark renewal in Uruguay?
- When will my trademark need to be renewed for the first time in Uruguay?
- When is the appropriate time to renew my trademark in Uruguay?
- Do I need to regularly submit proof of trademark usage in Uruguay?
- Is Uruguay part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
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Peru
- Procedural Risk in Peru Under Articles 172, 181 and Madrid Provisional Refusal Practice
- Likelihood of Confusion in Peru Under Article 130: Visual, Phonetic and Conceptual Tests
- Distinctiveness in Peru Under Article 128 and Article 129: Inherent and Acquired
- Prohibited Signs and Deceptive Marks in Peru Under Article 129(g), (h), (i) and (j)
- Descriptiveness and Genericness in Peru Under Article 129(d) and 129(e)
- Peru Trademark Filing and Examination Under Legislative Decree No. 823 and Article 130
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Ecuador
- What is the grace period for renewing my trademark after it has expired in Ecuador?
- What documentation is necessary for trademark renewal in Ecuador?
- When will my trademark need to be renewed in Ecuador?
- Do I have to submit regular statements of use in Ecuador?
- When is the appropriate time to renew my trademark in Ecuador?
- Is Ecuador part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
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Colombia
- If my trademark expires in Colombia, is there a grace period available for renewal?
- What documents are required for trademark renewal in Colombia?
- When is the right time to renew my trademark in Colombia?
- When is my trademark due for renewal in Colombia?
- Do I have to regularly submit statements of use in Colombia?
- Is Colombia part of the Madrid Protocol?
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Chile
- Chile and the Madrid Protocol: What International Applicants Need to Know
- Well-Known Marks in Chile: Article 20(g) and Cross-Class Protection
- The 5-Year Non-Use Revocation Rule in Chile: The “Short Law” That Changed Everything
- The Power of Unregistered Marks in Chile: Prior Use as a Ground for Opposition
- Likelihood of Confusion and Oppositions at INAPI: Article 20(h) Explained
- Descriptiveness and Acquired Distinctiveness in Chile: Article 20(e) Explained
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Brazil
- Winning Domain Disputes: Why SACI-Adm Is Better for Trademark Owners than UDRP
- Registering .br Domains: Navigating Local Presence and Legal Representation
- Protecting the Famous: Understanding Art. 125 and Art. 126 Protection
- Overcoming Similarity Objections: Using Letters of Consent in Modern INPI Practice
- Strategy for Position Marks: Registering Your Brand’s Unique Placement
- Beyond Advertising: How to Register Slogans and Taglines in Brazil (2025 Update)
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Bolivia
- Procedural Risk in Bolivia: Office Actions, Non-Use and Madrid Refusals Under Decision 486
- Likelihood of Confusion in Bolivia Under Article 3 and Decision 486 Article 136
- Distinctiveness in Bolivia Under Decision 486 Article 134 and Article 135 Proviso
- Prohibited Signs in Bolivia Under Article 2 and Article 11(4) of the Marcas Law
- Descriptiveness and Genericness in Bolivia Under Article 2 and Decision 486 Article 135
- Bolivia Trademark Filing and Opposition Under Articles 10, 14, 20 and 21
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Argentina
- No Madrid Protocol in Argentina: Why You Must File Directly with INPI
- Saving a Descriptive Mark: Acquired Distinctiveness under Argentine Law 22,362
- The “Toda la Clase” Ban: Why Writing “All Goods in Class” Is a Fatal Error in Argentina
- The Mid-Term Declaration of Use Trap: Missing This Deadline Can Kill Your Trademark
- The End of Ex Officio Examination: What INPI Resolution 583/2025 Means for Your Brand
- Is Argentina part of the Madrid System for international trademark registration?
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