Intellectual Property (IP) Rights in Latin America
Harris Gomez
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In 2001, Harris founded Harris Gomez Group, the first Australian Law firm to have an office in Latin America. Harris now has 25 years of experience conducting business between Australia and Latin America, and providing his clients with practical legal and business advice.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as an “international” or “worldwide” patent, or “international trademark” that covers the whole planet in one application. A mechanism exists…
[social_links] Chilean Employment Benefits: The Basics Generally speaking, statutory requirements in Chile are not as generous as you may see in jurisdictions such as Australia. The Harris Gomez Group (HGG)…
Powers Of Attorneys In Latin America – Part of “La Vida” In comparison to Australia, where Power of Attorneys (“POAs”) (ironically referred to in some circles as a “licence…
Chile Project Pipeline It has been an interesting year for Chile´s mining industry. Some projects have been put on hold and others have continued to advance. We have put…
Chile’s New Green Legislation Like many countries in the developed world, Chile is keen to protect its natural fauna, flora and native peoples from the impact of irresponsible industrialization. The…
Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets Timely advice for companies operating in South America In August, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) published its report ‘Emerging market issuers’. The report…
Doing business abroad is always a high-risk strategy, no matter your mode of entry into the market. You are hundreds, often thousands of miles from home, in a foreign jurisdiction,…
Happy New Year Friends! The Harris Gomez Group would like to remind you that the Double Taxation Agreement between Australia and Chile comes into effect as of January 1, 2014.…
Minera Escondida, in collaboration with SICEP is holding a presentation day for potential suppliers. The previously selected companies will have the opportunity to present their services and / or supplies. …