We share an article published today in Pulso, highlighting the process behind the name and brand definition of the joint venture between SQM and Codelco, which will operate under the name “Novandino Litio.”

In this important milestone, Villaseca Abogados was responsible for the management of the trademark registrations before INAPI Chile, supporting a key process for the identity building and international projection of this new company within the lithium sector.

The work was led by our partner Álvaro Arévalo, who provided strategic advice at a critical stage for the positioning and development of Novandino Litio’s brand in an industry of strategic importance to Chile.

Read the article here.

During her internship, Valentina was mentored by associate Juan Cristóbal Guzmán Lagos and supported by partner Felipe Pavez, who is in charge of the firm’s training programs. She also had the opportunity to rotate through different practice areas, working directly with associates Claudia Varas Sepúlveda, Carol Schmeisser, Claudio Torres Gálvez, and Francisco Valverde, which allowed her to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operations of an intellectual property law firm.

Valentina describes the experience as “highly formative and enriching,” highlighting in particular the opportunity to participate in real proceedings and to significantly strengthen her knowledge, especially in the area of trademark management, where she was involved in matters such as oppositions and appeals, applying the law in a practical and concrete manner.

Among the most valuable takeaways, she emphasizes the importance of a practical approach to law and teamwork, recognizing the essential role played by lawyers, paralegals, clerks, and engineers in the successful outcome of each case.

“Internships are essential to complement academic training and to begin understanding today’s legal profession,” Valentina notes, adding that this experience was key to deepening her interest in the field of intellectual property.

The Chilean Senate has recently approved the Patent Law Treaty (PLT), administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which aims to harmonize and simplify the formal requirements applicable to patent applications and administrative procedures before national patent offices.

Our partner Eduardo Molina analyzes the scope of this approval, noting that the PLT seeks to streamline and harmonize the formal requirements of patent applications without altering the substantive criteria of patentability under existing law.

Once in force, the treaty could strengthen practices aimed at preventing the loss of rights due to purely formal defects and facilitate more efficient management of international patent portfolios, enhancing legal certainty for rights holders.

Read the full analysis here.