South America: Intellectual Property

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

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The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has launched a public consultation to determine which of its 17 databases should be prioritized for release in open format over the next two years. Foreign participants are invited to submit their preferences for up to five databases covering patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and technology transfer agreements, with submissions closing on October 26, 2026.

Chile's new Law No. 21,838 establishes comprehensive rules for technology and knowledge transfer between academic institutions and commercial entities, creating pathways for universities to license technologies and form science-based companies. The legislation addresses intellectual property rights, benefit distribution, and transparency requirements while promoting open access to publicly-funded research through a national repository managed by ANID.

Eduardo Hallak and Rafaella Oliveira of Licks Attorneys explain how pharmaceutical companies can build stronger and more enforceable patent portfolios in Brazil by going beyond composition-of-matter patents and strategically protecting incremental innovations.

Brazil's modernising patent office and streamlined prosecution strategies offer compelling opportunities for securing robust patent protection. By leveraging fast-track routes like the Patent Prosecution Highway, adapting applications to local requirements, and strategically timing claim amendments, applicants can navigate the Brazilian patent system more efficiently and strengthen their intellectual property rights in this growing global economy.

Galicia Abogados, S.C. maintains comprehensive copyright protections over all content and publications on their website, governed by Mexican and international intellectual property laws. The firm outlines strict usage limitations for their materials while providing access to their privacy policy for personal data handling practices.

Galicia Abogados, S.C. maintains comprehensive copyright protections over all content and publications on their website, governed by Mexican and international intellectual property laws. The firm outlines strict usage limitations for their materials while providing access to their privacy policy for personal data handling practices.

On September 24, 2026, the Federal Official Gazette published the Decree amending the Regulations of the Federal Copyright Law (“LFDA”) regarding technological protection measures and intermediary liability, encompassing Internet Service Providers (“ISPs”)...

As Brazil continues its trajectory as a global economy, securing robust and enforceable patent protection is paramount. With a modernising patent office, political commitment, and experienced partners such as Licks Attorneys, Brazil offers a compelling venue for protecting inventions.

A leading telecommunications expert and DSL pioneer will visit Brazil to discuss intelligent networks for 6G and beyond, bringing together researchers, engineers, and specialists to examine technological advances in mobile networks and their impact on innovation and technological development in the world's fifth-largest telecommunications market.

Chile's new Law No. 21,838 establishes comprehensive rules for technology and knowledge transfer between academic institutions and commercial entities, creating pathways for universities to license technologies and form science-based companies. The legislation addresses intellectual property rights, benefit distribution, and transparency requirements while promoting open access to publicly-funded research through a national repository managed by ANID.