Augusto Perera

If you’re in the spirits business and thinking of building a brand around “Tequila” or “Mezcal,” there’s an important legal roadblock you need to understand. In the U.S., these terms aren’t just generic descriptions of alcoholic beverages—they’re protected certification marks tied to geographic origin and quality standards. That means you can’t simply slap “Tequila” into …

Why You Can’t Trademark “Tequila” (And Soon, Not Even “Mezcal”) Read More »

La semana pasada asistimos a la reunión anual sobre derechos de autor de la Asociación Estadounidense de Abogados (ABA-IPL Copyright Meeting) en la Oficina de Derechos de Autor de los Estados Unidos. Tuvimos la oportunidad de escuchar al director de la Oficina de Derechos de Autor de los Estados Unidos sobre las novedades clave en …

La Oficina de Derechos de Autor de EE. UU. Publica una Actualización Clave sobre IA y Derechos de Autor – Informe de Enero de 2025. Read More »

Last week we attended the American Bar Association Annual “ABA-IPL Copyright Meeting at the U.S. Copyright Office”. We had the opportunity to hear from the Director of the US Copyright Office on Key Updates on AI and Copyrightability. Key Takeaways from the 2025 Copyright Office Report Human Authorship Remains a Core Requirement The Copyright Office …

U.S. Copyright Office Issues Key Update on AI and Copyrightability – January 2025 Report. Read More »

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially implemented a revised trademark fee structure, which went into effect on Saturday, January 18, 2025. These changes impact a variety of trademark processes, including application filings, intent-to-use filings, and post-registration maintenance. Whether you are managing pending trademarks or maintaining registered marks, it is crucial to understand …

Trademark Fee Changes Now in Effect: USPTO Implements New Structure as of January 18, 2025. Read More »

El 2 de diciembre de 2024, el presidente Joe Biden promulgó la Ley H.R. 1505, conocida como “Ley de 2023 para que Estados Unidos no Reconozca Marcas Robadas.” Esta legislación busca proteger los derechos de propiedad intelectual y abordar el legado de marcas confiscadas durante expropiaciones gubernamentales, particularmente en Cuba. La ley refuerza las prohibiciones …

El presidente Biden promulga la ley “No se honran en Estados Unidos las marcas comerciales robadas de 2023” Read More »