Costa Rica has positioned itself as a reference in the search for solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically in terms of the accessibility of treatments and medicines for the world’s population, regardless of their purchasing power. On 24 March, the Government of Costa Rica contacted Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization,…
Tag Archives: Intellectual Property
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Article originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica at:: https://bit.ly/2WcWMw2 San José, April 29, 2020. The Government of the United States of America made official, through the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), that Costa Rica has been removed from the list the countries over which the Office maintains surveillance…
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Costa Rica Status of Trademark Office (TMO) 50% reduction in personnel without a defined date to return to 100% operational. Suspension of calculation of legal terms No. Emergency measures decreed by the Government and other considerations Only vehicle restriction from 7pm to 5am. Guatemala Status of Trademark Office (TMO) The full operation of the Trademark…
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As in other legislations around the world, in Central America each country regulates those cases in which, for justified reasons of extreme urgency due to emergencies in public health or national security, and when anti-competitive or abusive practices exist, the State may require the granting of a compulsory license of a patent to attend said…
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On Friday, April 3, 2020, laws No. 1024, Law on Reforms and Additions to Law No. 380, Law on Trademarks and Other Distinctive Signs, and Law No. 1025, Law on Reforms and Additions to Law 354, Law of Patents of Invention, Utility Models and Industrial Designs were published in La Gaceta, Official Newsletter, thus coming…
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The yo-yo, chicle, velcro, and jacuzzi seem to have nothing in common. However, all share the ignominy of having been trademarks that became common nouns. That is why, for example, when mentioning a jacuzzi, one may think of a “hydromassage bathtub” (definition given by the Royal Spanish Academy) and not associate the word with a…
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The way in which companies promote their products has changed. Currently, to the detriment of traditional advertising channels, many companies resort to the use of opinion leaders or “influencers” on social media to promote their brand. This practice has created a boom for some persons such that a tweet or publication on Twitter or Facebook…
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Social media represent new challenges for those of us who work in the field of Intellectual Property. The unauthorized use of trademarks and their counterfeiting occur today in an environment that requires a different approach. Social media, and particularly Instagram is the new “go to location” for the promotion and development of brands, through full interaction with consumers…
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Throughout history it has been demonstrated that crises, with all their negative elements, bring forth positive side effects too. The financial crisis of 2008, caused by the collapse of the Real Estate bubble in the United States, had as a side effect the rise of Airbnb and Uber, whose popularity surged from the people’s need to procure other…
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The Internet has become an ally of brands, which allows to eliminate physical barriers and get closer to its consumers. This implies new business opportunities and risks for companies. Our specialized team in Intellectual Property shares the following series of content that will help your brand in the new digital world. Costa Rica proposes to…