Intending to ensure effectiveness, transparency, and traceability in the use of agricultural pesticides, the Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control (AGROCALIDAD) issued Resolution 026, which approves the new Technical Manual for the Inspection of Efficacy Trials of Agricultural Pesticides. This resolution replaces Resolution 0201 from 2018, responding to the sector’s current needs and...
Ecuador offers several legal avenues for trademark owners to reclaim rights over a trademark registered by a third party. These actions primarily revolve around a lack of use, nullity claims, and the protection of famous trademarks. Understanding these options is crucial for trademark owners seeking to enforce their rights in the Ecuadorian market. Lack of...
Resolution SCVS-INC-DNCDN-2025-0001, issued by the Superintendence of Companies, Securities, and Insurance of Ecuador on March 7, 2025, introduces a regulatory framework that enables partners and shareholders of Ecuadorian companies to adopt more informed and representative decisions. This rule aims to strengthen corporate governance and the sustainability of businesses. The resolution redefines the attendance modalities for...
If you are a content creator such as a musician, writer, software developer, or work in the production of copyright-protected works, this is important for you! The National Intellectual Rights Service of Ecuador (SENADI) has established a new regulation for registering contracts related to the assignment of economic rights and license agreements. The Technical Standard...
In Ecuador, unlike other Latin American and European countries, fertilizers must be registered with the local competent authority, AGROCALIDAD. The registration process is regulated by the TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR THE REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF FERTILIZERS, SOIL AMENDMENTS, AND RELATED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, under which fertilizers are classified into several categories, such as: Bio-stimulants, growth regulators, elicitors,...
The Superintendency of Companies of Ecuador has clarified the regulation regarding the participation of spouses in the incorporation of a company. It establishes that spouses cannot individually participate in forming a corporation or a limited liability company in Ecuador. However, they may later become shareholders or partners of an already established company. A “company” is legally defined as...
Trademark owners face significant challenges in demonstrating the notoriety of their brands before intellectual property authorities. The following issues summarize the most recurring difficulties in daily practice and how they can play a crucial role in protecting a well-known trademark´s reputation and market position. Here are some of the main concerns to address in the...
A resolution by Ecuador’s highest administrative court applying the principle of specialty had the effect of adopting criteria set by the Andean Community Court of Justice. Resolution No. OCDI-2020-589. Case: BRITT, Class 30 v. BRIT & design, Class 31. Vafo Praha, s.r.o. applied for its trademark BRIT & design to protect pet food and treats...
