Uruguay enhances patent protection with PCT approval

The Senate has unanimously approved Uruguay’s adhesion to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This decision, already backed by the House of Representatives, marks a significant advancement for the country.

Final deadline to file substantive examination in Argentina

Final deadline to file substantive examination in Argentina As you may recall, in January 2018, our Patents Office implemented some changes in patent prosecution by the issuance of a De-bureaucratization Decree which was then ratified by the Argentine Congress in a new Patents Law (No. 27,444).   In said Decree one of the most important procedural changes regarding […]

Obligation to declare use of trademarks in Argentina

Obligation to declare use of trademarks in Argentina We are pleased to inform you that the Executive Branch has eventually issued the regulatory decree of trademark law no. 22,362 and its modifications. This law and its regulatory decree both establish the obligation to file an affidavit stating for what products or services trademarks that have been […]

DNU 274/2019: modificación de la Ley de Lealtad Comercial

El pasado 22 de abril se publicó el Decreto que modifica la ley de Lealtad Comercial, el cual pretende mejorarlas condiciones de competitividad de la economía, así como también simplificar y dinamizar el comercio. A tal efecto, el Decreto tiene por objeto asegurar la lealtad y transparencia en las relaciones comerciales y garantizar el acceso a la información esencial sobre los productos y servicios comercializados en el país.

Danish Queen’s visit to Argentina

Danish Queen’s visit to Argentina – PPH Pilot Program The recent visit of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Argentina led to the signature of various agreements with the aim of strengthening the commercial, political and cultural relationships between Argentina and Denmark. In the field of intellectual property, the Director of our Patent and Trademark […]

World Trademark Review

Palacio & Asociados, recognized by World Trademark Review Palacio & Asociados has been recognized by World Trademark Review (WTR) as one of the most important IP Law Offices in Argentina (placed in the silver band), special mention to our partners Héctor Palacio, Diego Palacio, Mercedes Durlach y Mingo Palacio.