Many U.S. applicants are facing tough challenges reclaiming their trademarks from third parties in Latin America, where famous or well-known brands are often registered by opportunistic individuals. First-to-file legal regimes can leave rightful owners with little or no recourse. In this webinar, Rodrigo Bermeo, Managing Partner at Bermeo & Bermeo, will guide you through strategies to protect your trademarks in these jurisdictions. Drawing on his extensive experience in Latin American trademark law, Rodrigo will provide practical insights to help you navigate these complex issues. In particular, he will cover:
* Understanding the differences between first-to-file and first-to-use trademark protection
* Leveraging priority or community protection to your advantage
* Identifying which Latin American countries are covered by the Madrid Protocol
* Combating trademark squatters targeting famous marks

Everyone who’s registered for this webinar will receive an email with a link to the recording.

This webinar is pending CLE approval for 1 hour in 60-minute states and up to 1.2 hours in 50-minute states. For more information about CLE credit for Alt Legal events, including whether your state qualifies, check out this page: https://www.altlegal.com/cle-information/
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    Rodrigo Bermeo
    Managing Partner at Bermeo & Bermeo
    Rodrigo Bermeo is an attorney licensed in NY and Ecuador that helps foreign companies protect their trademarks in all Latin America. He is managing partner of Bermeo & Bermeo Law and also leads the firm's Latin America desk. Rodrigo is active in many IP Associations, he is chair of the Famous & Well Known Marks - Evidence and Notoriety Subcommittee.