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Peru and United States Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection with New Agreement

By Espinosa Bellido Abogados

The Judicial Branch of Peru and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen judicial expertise and improve the protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Peru.

The agreement was signed at the Palace of Justice in Lima by the President of Peru's Judicial Branch and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. The ceremony was also attended by the USPTO Intellectual Property Attaché for the Andean Community and Chile, as well as representatives of the Peruvian judiciary.

The new five-year memorandum renews the cooperation framework established in 2020 and seeks to strengthen the professional capabilities of Peruvian judges through technical cooperation, information exchange, specialized training and professional development opportunities.

Building on measurable results

The renewed agreement builds on concrete results achieved under the previous cooperation framework. Between 2023 and 2025, 19 specialized academic activities were conducted, training a total of 1,906 judges across Peru in intellectual property matters.

Under the previous memorandum, Peruvian judges also had opportunities to receive specialized training in the United States and subsequently share their knowledge with colleagues in Peru.

The new agreement seeks to expand these initiatives and improve the judiciary's ability to handle increasingly complex disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

Addressing new challenges in intellectual property

A key component of the renewed cooperation will be addressing the challenges posed by emerging technologies and their impact on intellectual property rights.

The initiative highlights the importance of preparing the judiciary to deal with issues such as software piracy and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for continuous training and access to specialized tools and knowledge.

The memorandum also provides for the exchange of technical expertise and best practices, as well as collaboration on initiatives to improve IP enforcement in civil, constitutional, administrative litigation and criminal proceedings.

In addition, the agreement seeks to promote greater public awareness of the importance of intellectual property protection.

Strengthening legal certainty and innovation

The renewal of the memorandum represents an important step in strengthening cooperation between Peru and the United States, recognizing the role of intellectual property in economic, social and cultural development.

The initiative will provide the Peruvian judiciary with access to knowledge and tools that can help build greater confidence among innovators, creators and businesses considering investment in the country.

The agreement reflects the importance of a well-prepared judiciary in ensuring effective IP protection, strengthening legal certainty and supporting innovation and investment in an increasingly technology-driven economy.