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  • Joint International Helpdesks Trade Fair Guide – Protecting your IP at Trade Fairs

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    Trade Fair Guide
    12/2020

    This guide provides an overview of Intellectual Property (IP) protection strategy for EU SMEs specifically on how to be ready before, during and after a trade fair or exhibition in China, South-East Asia and Latin-America.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
    Counterfeiting and Squatting
    Enforcement
    Infringement
    IP Commercialisation
    IP Strategy
    Trade Fairs
    Read more about Joint International Helpdesks Trade Fair Guide – Protecting your IP at Trade Fairs
  • Guide to Trademark Registration in Chile

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    Guide to Trade Mark Registration in Chile
    11/2020

    Are you starting to grow your business in Chile? Is your trade mark important for you? This Factsheet answers the most frequently-asked questions related to trade mark registration in Chile as well as further specificities.

    Trade Marks
    IP Protection
    IP Searches & Tech Watch
    Read more about Guide to Trademark Registration in Chile
  • IP management in the Machinery sector in Latin America

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    IP management in the Machinery sector in Latin America
    11/2020

    The machinery sector is of extreme importance to the global economy considering it supports the basic operation of other industries. It improves efficiency and helps save time and money.

    This Factsheet provides you with some guidelines and tips about IP in Latin America with a special focus on the machinery sector.

    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    Freedom to Operate
    Automotive industry
    Construction
    Manufacturing
    Mechanical Engineering
    Read more about IP management in the Machinery sector in Latin America
  • IP Systems Comparative: Brazil vs Europe

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    IP Systems Comparative: Brazil vs Europe
    11/2020

    The type of IP rights covered and the scope of their protection in Brazil is very similar to that in Europe. Brazil offers reasonable standards of IPR protection and there is an increased engagement of local authorities, even if progress is still expected, especially regarding IPR enforcement.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    Geographical Indications
    Customs & Border Measures
    Enforcement
    IP Protection
    Read more about IP Systems Comparative: Brazil vs Europe
  • Factsheet IP Systems Comparative: Colombia vs Europe

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    Factsheet IP Systems Comparative: Colombia vs Europe
    09/2020

    The type of IP protection in Colombia is very similar to that in Europe. Still, some differences do exist as regards the duration, geographical extent, and basic protection requirements.

    This IP guide outlines the main differences between the EU IP legal environment and Colombia´s legal framework in order to efficiently manage your intellectual property assets in this country.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    Geographical Indications
    Customs & Border Measures
    Enforcement
    IP Protection
    Read more about Factsheet IP Systems Comparative: Colombia vs Europe
  • How to internationally protect your trade mark through the Madrid system

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    How to internationally protect your trade mark through the Madrid system
    09/2020

    The ‘Madrid system for the international registration of trade marks is a cost-effective solution for registering trade marks worldwide.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
    Trade Marks
    IP for Business
    IP internationalisation
    IP Protection
    IP Strategy
    Read more about How to internationally protect your trade mark through the Madrid system
  • IP Due Diligence

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    IP Due Diligence
    09/2020

    Due Diligence is an essential tool for Intellectual Property management, either for acquiring new assets or for strategic decision-making concerning your Intellectual Property Rights. This Factsheet deals with the concept of Due Diligence, its main uses and some of the key points to be borne in mind when conducting the process.

    1. What is IP due diligence?

    IP Searches & Tech Watch
    IP Valuation
    Freedom to Operate
    Read more about IP Due Diligence
  • URUGUAY IP Country Factsheet

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    Country FS Uruguay
    09/2020

    This Factsheet gives an overview on how to protect and manage Intellectual Property assets in Uruguay with a practical approach tailored to the needs of European SMEs.

    1. IPRs in Uruguay for SMEs: BACKGROUND

    A. IPRs for SMEs: Why is this RELEVANT to you?

    B. How does Uruguay’s IP legal framework compare to INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS?

    2. IPRs in Uruguay:

    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    Customs & Border Measures
    Enforcement
    Read more about URUGUAY IP Country Factsheet
  • IP Systems Comparative: Argentina vs Europe

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    IP Systems Comparative: Argentina vs Europe
    06/2020

    The type of IP protection in Argentina is very similar to that in Europe. Still, some differences do exist as regards the duration, geographical extent, and basic protection requirements.

    This IP guide outlines the main differences between the EU IP legal environment and Argentina's legal framework in order to efficiently manage your intellectual property assets in Argentina.

    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    Geographical Indications
    Customs & Border Measures
    Enforcement
    Litigation
    Read more about IP Systems Comparative: Argentina vs Europe
  • Managing your IP in the Medical Device Sector

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    Managing your IP in the Medical Device Sector
    02/2020

    Recent innovations in the fields of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), mechanical and electrical engineering or biochemistry have led to the development of brand new types of tools with broad potential application in the medical field.

    Patents
    Utility Models
    Trade Marks
    Industrial Designs
    Copyright
    Trade secrets
    IP Protection
    Medical devices
    Read more about Managing your IP in the Medical Device Sector

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