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 body on the prevention of criminal uses of communication and information technologies. According to the decree, cyberspace is…
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? 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. 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 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…
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 established itself as a ‘go-to’ resource for…
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 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…
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 Antequera and Ricardo Enrique Antequera as leaders in Venezuela, in terms of Intellectual Property. On…
