Component 3 for Intellectual Property Rights, implemented by the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), recognises and congratulates the National Directorate of Intellectual Property of Paraguay (DINAPI) for the presentation of its first national guidelines for the examination of trademarks. This development represents a decisive step towards improving the accessibility, consistency and predictability of the

Component 3 for intellectual property rights, implemented by the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), celebrates a historic event: Ñeembucú Honey has become the first Geographical Indication (GI) registered in Paraguay. This recognition was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of local producers, national authorities and the technical support provided by

Component 3 for Intellectual Property Rights, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), has launched a new mentoring programme in collaboration with Artesanías de Colombia and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Chile (INAPI). This initiative is aimed at handicraft products with strong territorial links in Colombia and Chile, with the aim of

Component 3 for Intellectual Property Rights, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), held the fifth Virtual Meeting with intellectual property (IP) experts from MERCOSUR countries and Chile on 4 June 2025. This technical session focused on TMview, the global trademark search tool.

IPR Component 3 had a prominent participation in the Inova Amazônia 2025 Summit, which took place in Macapá (Brazil) from 21-23 May. This event, considered the most relevant on bioeconomy in the Amazon region, brought together more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and sustainability advocates to build a more sustainable future.