Insights
We analyze developments and trends in Intellectual Property, Compliance, regulation, technology, advertising and other matters that can affect companies and organizations in Venezuela.
Our approach is not to restate the rule. It is to explain what changed, why it matters and what is worth reviewing.
Brand protection in times of AI, global advertising, and emerging reputational risks: Antequera at GALA and INTA London 2026
Brand protection can no longer be assessed in isolation. Today, the legal decisions that affect a company intersect with digital advertising, artificial intelligence, sustainability, reputation, personal data, consumer protection…
Antequera Alert | Approval of the Creation of the National Cybersecurity Council
On August 20, Decree No. 4,975 of the Office of the President of the Republic was published in the Official Gazette No. 42,939, establishing the National Cybersecurity Council. This council serves as a permanent advisory and consultative…
Opening of the Procedure for Compulsory Licensing of Dolutegravir in Colombia
On June 2, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia initiated ex officio the administrative procedure to subject the patents of the drug Dolutegravir to compulsory licensing on grounds of public interest. In…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WTR 1000 awards a gold band to Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez
The most recent edition of World Trademark Review 1000 recognized Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez in their Gold band with a complete distinction of all their partners. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly…
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…
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…
Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez: 2 years from the pandemic
Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez: 2 years from the pandemic
Antequera Parilli´s partners are recognized by LACCA Approved
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) Approved has released Latin America’s top private practitioners as voted for by the region’s leading corporate counsel. The most recent edition (2022), outlines Ricardo Alberto…