Academic Program

The TPP, upon entry into force, will be the largest free trade zone in the world, consisting of 800 million consumers, representing about 40% of global GDP and one-third of the world trade. It was signed by 12 countries, among which five of them are American (Canada, Chile, USA, Mexico and Peru). The chapter on Intellectual Property (Chapter 18) covers a wide range of issues that must be analyzed in order to determine its impact on those countries and what, in turn, may represent for the American continent, understanding the level of influence a commercial area of this size may still have in non-member countries. What does this new international instrument incorporate? What impact could it have on the American ...

There are very different regulations for the recognition and scope of the protection of the distinctive referring to the relationship between the geographical origin of a product and its characteristics: systems of distinctive products, certification or guarantee trademarks, mandatory technical standards and appellations of origin and geographical indications. Some countries propose a broad and extended protection, which privileges the appellation of origin over trademarks; other countries consider that the excessive scope affect the market, competition, investments of many years and also principles such as legal certainty. In this context, the panel will address several questions that the topic arises, such as: Are the American states balancing the system of appellations of origin and GIs with the reality of terms locally ...

To the goodness of social networks as major generators of a new social and communication dynamic which allow the most varied exchange, it opposes the use by some resulting in infringement of intellectual property rights, the right of image, privacy and honor, among others. USA and Europe have marked, through rules and practices, patterns of responsibility to service and content providers on the web and social networks. However, in most countries of the Americas, the legislation on these issues is still in development or even, it is a pending issue on the legislative agenda. In some countries, courts have laid criteria from cases that have been brought to justice. This issue is complex and not at all away from the ...

From the “Fitbit” to the “Apple Watch”, the so called “technologies we wear” (“wearable technologies”) and the “smart clothes” are revolutionizing our relationship with the things that we wear, and become part of our clothing. Besides offering unprecedented opportunities, the “wearables revolution” has major challenges for trademarks, consumers and lawyers. This panel will examine the intersection of that “wearables revolution” with the intellectual property, consumer privacy and data security and will analyze strategies to navigate through this emerging and dynamic market.

  Place: Usina del Arte.   First bus departure from Hilton Hotel: 7:30 p.m. First bus returning to Hilton Hotel: 11:00 p.m. Last bus returning to Hilton Hotel: 12:00 a.m.    

Panelists will share their experiences regarding the main topic of the workshop and the different visions and strategies implemented by law firms. Subsequently, the forum will be opened to debate about questions related to talent retention and career plan.   Please enter your email address Email OK Update your password Password Validate Password Save

Digital Medicine is a term used to refer to the integration of digital technologies into the research, development and commercialization activities in the medical area. Its scope comprehends the enhancement of interactions with health care professionals, payors and regulatory authorities, and the improvement of outcomes for patients. Digital technologies can include wearable sensors, electronics integrated in drug delivery or diagnostic devices, mobile applications and/or telehealth remote patient monitoring and support platforms. An area very closely linked to digital medicines is big data. Companies controlling data collection will very likely be in the best position to also control innovation in this area. Also the incidence of social media in this area is considerable and can be used to raise awareness and ...

1.Theoretical Part: The speakers (owners of franchises) will present and comment on the reality and problem of today in the franchise business. It is intended to obtain the vision of a franchisee or franchisee on  the franchise contracts, to learn about the positive aspects, what are the advantages and disadvantages that a franchise contract has nowadays, which are the problems or advantages presented at the time of their negotiation, if the same problems exist in Argentina as in other countries, etc. We seek to give participants a current and direct view of the franchise agreement, and no one better than the owner of a franchise to share with us the advantages or disadvantages of this contract. 2.Practical Part: Presentation of ...

Interrogation of Witnesses a Experts Workshop, through a case study, will addressed issues related to means of proof and administration, as its proper management could tip the balance in favor or against one party. According to Domat, “We call evidence what persuades the spirit of a truth […] We call evidence in justice to those ways regulated by laws to discover and to establish with certainty the truth of an answered fact.” As it is well known, both in judicial and arbitration matters, “to argue is not to prove”. According to a traditional saying “ídem est non ese et non probari” (the same thing is to not exist and to not be proved). Given the above, it is vitally important for ...

Today, inventions in the field of biotechnology play an important role. However, biotechnology is confronted in the debate between those who support their growth without limits, recognizing the scientific progress that represent for humanity and those who proclaim that such progress cannot justify the means (or even end) which may require the biotechnological development and therefore, there must be limits, thereby preserving ethical values of society. In turn, there are cases where biotechnological development is preceded by access to natural resources and traditional knowledge, which has raised the question of whether this result in awards in favor of the communities or countries where the element, object of the invention, is taken. Notwithstanding the lack of consensus on this issue, biotechnological ...

“Wikileaks”, the “hackers” and the evolving nature of computer security risks confront us with the challenge of having an adequate protection and data security. Cybersecurity is the combination of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, software and data from attacks, damages and unauthorized access; with this, the rules that apply to the use and storage of personal information must be considered. The panel will discuss rules and practices that have been adopted to strengthen cybersecurity, the role of the lawyer in guiding companies and individuals on the management and storage of data, and what the courts have been refining through rulings.

The legal burden of the use involved in the registration of a trademark in a large number of legislations in the world, faces us with the question of what constitutes “use” for purposes of the defense of the registration. In many of the legislations that regulate the action (administrative or judicial) of cancellation for lack of use, the burden of proof is reversed, corresponding to the owner of the registration prove the use, that in some legislation qualify as “effective” of the trademark. Today the technology of communications is as important as the physical spectrum of the promotion and dissemination of products and its trademarks, so therefore, the legal analysis of the use of trademarks through the internet is appropriate. ...

“Ambush marketing” is a controversial topic that raises the discussion between the line of the loyal and disloyal, legal and illegal, in linking businesses around major events, especially those related to sports. There is, however, links between companies and athletes through sponsorship and image contracts, leading to promotional campaigns and advertisement that, without expressly being linked to major sporting events, allow such companies, not being official sponsors, to use the image of athletes participating or that will participate in such events, without this constituting an unfair act or violation of intellectual property rights, even though it is indirectly associated to the trademark promoted by the athlete with a particular event. In response, some organizations have developed ways of limiting the ...

Location: Main Auditorium of La Rural, Buenos Aires Fairgrounds It is a major center of trade fairs, exhibitions and events in Buenos Aires. It has a privileged location in the city center. Time: 8:00 p.m. Dress code: Formal Bus Departure: From Hilton at 7:30 p.m