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The still remaining Spanish South American NON-PCT & NON Madrid Protocol countries – for US & European market

By: Daiana Melman, María Soledad Prado

March 10, 2025

Discover the keys to adequately protect technology and trademarks in half of the Spanish-speaking South American market

Despite the entry into force of the PCT in Uruguay on January 7th, the Spanish South American NON-PCT & NON Madrid Protocol countries still account for 51% of the population and 44% of the GDP of Spanish-speaking South America.

What do you need to know about these countries
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Will Uruguay’s accession to the PCT change the landscape?
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