While there have been no significant legislative changes of late, the Peruvian IP framework remains one of the region’s most advanced. The National Institute for the Defence of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI) has increased its efforts to improve the specialisation of its officials and has signed an agreement with Customs to streamline enforcement actions. An online platform that allows applications to be processed seamlessly and reduced renewal fees have also opened up more opportunities for brand owners. As the country seeks to align itself further with international standards, joining the Madrid Protocol looks likely to be the next big step. When exactly this might happen remains unclear; but practitioners have this potential development on their radar nonetheless.

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