The Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data (the “LOPDP”) introduces the role of the Data Protection Officer (the “DPO”), who is an integral part of the personal data protection system. The DPO plays a crucial role within Ecuador’s data protection regulatory framework by supervising and advising on the proper compliance with the LOPDP, the General Regulations of the LOPDP (the “Regulations”), and secondary regulations issued by the personal data protection authority (collectively with the LOPDP and the Regulations, the “Personal Data Protection Framework”).
The Exchange of Medicines is a Mechanism Provided for in Ecuadorian Regulations That Authorizes Institutions Within the National Health System to Require Their Suppliers to Replace Medicines That Are Close to Expiring With Others of the Same Technical Specifications but With a Longer Shelf Life ("Exchange").
Grupo Bimbo argued that the pandemic constituted a force majeure event that severely disrupted the commercialisation of goods under the DONETTES mark
The IP Office disagreed, stating that certain products, such as Class 30 goods, were consistently treated as essential items during the pandemic
The DONETTES mark encompassed a broad array of goods, thus offering multiple potential avenues through which to demonstrate continued commercial use
The IP Office disagreed, stating that certain products, such as Class 30 goods, were consistently treated as essential items during the pandemic
The DONETTES mark encompassed a broad array of goods, thus offering multiple potential avenues through which to demonstrate continued commercial use
Artificial intelligence is reshaping customs‑compliance workflows—from automated tariff‑code assignment to predictive risk scoring. It is tempting to assume the same technology can pinpoint intellectual‑property (IP) border measures.
Ecuador has developed an incentive scheme aimed at attracting new airlines and promoting international connectivity from both publicly and privately managed airports.
On June 5, 2025, the Court of Justice of the Andean Community (“Court” or “TJCA”) issued a preliminary ruling that reconfigures the delicate balance between state regulation and free competition within sub-regional air transport[1]
Within the framework of the common industrial property regime of the Andean Community, of which Ecuador is a member state, Decision 486 establishes in Article 137 an important rule for national IP offices:
An application for GOLOKO was opposed based on the marks FOUR LOKO and the contractual relationship between the parties in Peru
While the Ecuadorian IP Office rejected the opposition, an action for industrial property rights infringement was upheld in Peru
While the Ecuadorian IP Office rejected the opposition, an action for industrial property rights infringement was upheld in Peru
CorralRosales' in close collaboration with the authorities, conducted a significant operation, resulting in the seizure of more than 18,000 counterfeit shoes.
Distributing these infringing products nationwide infringed upon registered and widely recognized intellectual property rights.
Distributing these infringing products nationwide infringed upon registered and widely recognized intellectual property rights.
The Andean Community law states that the registration of a trademark confers on its owner two rights: (i) a positive right, which consists in the use, assignment, or licensing of the trademark, and (ii) a negative right, which gives the right to prevent third parties from registering identical or similar trademarks.
Respect for the privacy of personal data has become particularly important in the digital era. Companies and governments collect and process information about our daily activities, which makes it essential to have rules that adequately protect the privacy of citizens.
The Administrative Litigation Court ruled in our favor in a patent proceeding, correcting a mistake made by the local IP Office; we achieved protection, a victory, no doubt, but a bittersweet one.