Intangible assets, such as brands, patents, trade secrets and data, have evolved to become key drivers of value for modern businesses, in many cases exceeding the value of traditional physical assets, such as factories and equipment. However, their management and valuation pose significant challenges for financial professionals and businesses in general. One of the most important challenges in this area
In the digital age, the protection of personal data stands as a beacon that guides people towards safeguarding the right to privacy. This fundamental right, enshrined in laws and regulations, protects individuals from the misuse of their data, giving them control over the information that defines them. Data protection covers a broad spectrum of personal information, from names and addresses
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
