Pharmacist Claudia Tovar joins IP firm Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez as external advisor

Pharmacist Claudia Tovar joins IP firm Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez as external advisor Caracas, November 2, 2022. With more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical branch, Claudia Tovar joins the Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez team to strengthen the firm’s regulatory services offer. The Venezuelan intellectual property firm Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez welcomes Claudia…

Do Venezuelan entrepreneurs know the commercial value of their intangibles?

Do Venezuelan entrepreneurs know the commercial value of their intangibles? By Vanessa Navarro and Laura Rivas Caracas, Septiembre 22, 2022 This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (month/year). For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com. There has recently been a wave of entrepreneurship in Venezuela Most businesses do not exceed three years of existence, partly due…

Recent decisions issued by the VETMO that sets out the criterion on well-known trademarks based on the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement.

Recent decisions issued by the VETMO that sets out the criterion on well-known trademarks based on the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement. This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in June 2022. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com. Caracas, June 7th 2022. The Venezuelan Intellectual Property Office (SAPI) in recent decisions establishes the…

New Regulation on the Labeling of Foods with High Sugar Content, Saturated Fats and Trans Fats in Venezuela

New Regulation on the Labeling of Foods with High Sugar Content, Saturated Fats and Trans Fats in Venezuela By Vanessa Navarro Caracas, May 9, 2022. Foods for human consumption with high content of sugar, saturated fats and trans fats must include new labeling.   The Ministry of People’s Power for Health (MPPS) issued Resolution N°137 which…

Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez shortlisted as Venezuelan Firm of the Year  by the Managing IP Awards

Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez shortlisted as Venezuelan Firm of the Year  by the Managing IP Awards Caracas, February 17th, 2022. Managing IP Awards 2022 has released its  shortlists, and Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez earned a leading place as a candidate to Venezuelan Firm of the Year. This award recognizes the most outstanding achievements and developments…

Cacao de Caripito receives Protected Geographical Indication by the Venezuelan State

Cacao de Caripito receives Protected Geographical Indication by the Venezuelan State By Vanessa Navarro This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in January 2022 Cacao de Caripito is declared a Protected Geographical Indication, applied to cocoa beans produced in the Bolívar Municipality of the state of Monagas, whose capital is Caripito, Venezuela. This…