dotflash.gif (944 bytes)October/2011 - A REALITY CHECK IN TRADEMARK CASES- “We wellcome the decision issued by the Peruvian Trademark Office that upheld the opposition against BILLALBON SURFERS, which damages the interest of our client BILLABONG”...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)September/2011 - PROPER SANCTION TO THE RECURRENT OFFENDERS- “Resolution 1181-TPI/INDECOPI, issued on June 6, approved an $82,290 fine for a trademark infringer that illegally sold pipes bearing a trademark owned by a third part”...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)July/2011 - Preventing hidden commercialisation of GM foods - A resolution stated that food prepared from transgenic products must contain this information on its label, whether or not there is proof that the products are harmful to health... read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)March/2011 - Trademark right in action - In a successful infringement action, when an importer commits an infraction, it is possible to file a judicial demand, because bad faith has already been shown. This can result in a jail sentence...read more

dotflash.gif (944 bytes)January/2011 - Proof of use of mixed and figurative marks - The Intellectual Property Courtissued a resolution stating when products are not covered by a registered trademark, but are similar to goods explicitly mentioned in a certificate of registration...read more

dotflash.gif (944 bytes)October/2010 Peru - The judiciary in action at last - The Peruvian judiciary provided a pleasant surprise recently, with its view of an appeal against a Peruvian Patent and Trademark Office (INDECOPI) resolution rejecting a trademark opposition case...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)September/2010 - What is "Genuine Interest"? - It is important to determine whether ‘genuine interest’ is a static or a continuous act: is it enough just to apply for the trademark in the country where the opposition has been filed, or it is also necessary for the application to be maintained until the opposition is resolved...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)June/2010 - Peru - A Step Ahead in IP - “It is also now possible to file electronic trademark applications, and while the payment of government fees can be made by a credit card, it is still necessary to list a domicile within the Peruvian Territory. INDECOPI, has recently developed a bilingual Spanish/English website”...read more




dotflash.gif (944 bytes)February/2010 - Peru - Border measures against counterfeits - This proceeding lets the detection and immobilization of counterfeit and pirate products that are in transit in our country at the time of entering our borders and avoid the damages caused to the right holders in other countries where it is their final destination...read more



dotflash.gif (944 bytes)November/2009 - The Hague Convention is approved - the “Apostille Convention”, is applied to public documents which have been executed in the territory of one Contracting State and which have to be produced in the territory of another Contracting State...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)October/2009 - IP Improvements- The Peruvian Trademark and Patent Office (INDECOPI) has introduced new regulations , which make it easier to protect intellectual property rights, as well as offering advantages to applicants...read more


dotflash.gif (944 bytes)June/2009 - The Patent Cooperation Treaty PCT Perks- The PCT is the most effective instrument for obtaining patents worldwide because of the tools provided by the system, which are available to all member applicants. This treaty therefore marks the entry of Peru into a new stage of modernisation and globalisation...read more

dotflash.gif (944 bytes)March/2009 - Creation of the Peruvian Virtual Court- the new Peruvian Cibertribunal, which is the body in charge of solving the lawsuits between trademarks and ccTLD.Pe domain names. The proceedings are according to the Rules stipulated in the Dispute Resolution Policy...read more