It is important for an entrepreneur to understand the basics of intangible asset valuation because intangible assets, such as brands, patents, technology, copyrights and know-how, are becoming increasingly important in the overall value of a company. By understanding how these assets are valued, you can make informed decisions about managing your intellectual property and maximizing its value in the marketplace.
The National Directorate of Internet Domain Registration (NIC Argentina) took an important step towards transparency and efficiency in the resolution of domain disputes by publishing in writing the criteria it uses to analyze and resolve these cases. Domain disputes are administrative procedures that allow a third party to claim ownership of an Internet domain registered by another party, when it
The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has implemented a new mechanism to accelerate the patenting process in the country, benefiting Mexican inventors and innovators. We are talking about the Accelerated Patent Grant Agreement (APG) which is a procedure that allows for the acceleration of the granting of applications for patents, utility models and industrial designs in Mexico. The APG
Brazil’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has issued new guidelines for the patenting of genetically modified plants and elite events, providing greater clarity and legal certainty for inventions related to this field. While transgenic plants and their parts are not patentable in Brazil, technologies related to them can be. The new INPI/CPAPD Technical Note n°01/2023 defines elite events as
Decision 876, entitled “Common Regime on Country Brands”, was promulgated by the Andean Community Commission on April 23, 2021. This decision represents an important milestone for the Andean Community, made up of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, since it provides a solid legal framework to protect country brands against unauthorized uses, strengthening their identity and value. It also harmonizes procedures
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its annual report on domain name disputes in 2023, revealing a significant increase in the number of cases globally. With a total of 6,192 disputes resolved, this figure represents an increase of 12% compared to 2022. The areas that experienced the greatest demand for domain name registration during 2023 were: The WIPO report
