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Pension Regulator Awards Key Consultancy for the Design of the New Pension Fund Investment Regime

The Chilean pension regulator (Superintendencia de Pensiones – SP) has awarded the public tender for consulting services to Mercer Consulting (Chile) Ltd. (Mercer). This consultancy will define the core elements of the new Pension Fund Investment Regime, as part of the recently enacted Pension Refor

Textiles as a Priority Product: Chile Moves Towards a Greener Future

On July 4, 2025, Chile’s Ministry of the Environment (MMA, for its Spanish acronym) officially declared textiles a priority product under Law No. 20,920 on Extended Producer Responsibility (known as the REP Law), through Exempt Resolution No. 3914/2025

“More Women on Boards” Law: Key Amendments to the Corporations Law in Chile

With the passing of the “More Women on Boards” bill by Congress, Chile aims to increase female representation on the boards of publicly traded and certain so called “special corporations” (e.g. insurance companies, registered asset management firms (AGFs), non-bank credit and payment card issuers).

“More Women on Boards” Law: Key Amendments to the Corporations Law in Chile

With the passing of the “More Women on Boards” bill by Congress, Chile aims to increase female representation on the boards of publicly traded and certain so called “special corporations” (e.g. insurance companies, registered asset management firms (AGFs), non-bank credit and payment card issuers).

Regulations Governing Mass Events Have a Set Enforcement Date

On November 28, 2025, new regulations will come into effect that will significantly impact organizers of mass events in Chile. These rules, aimed at improving the safety and management of such events, establish a set of obligations for organizers, including the requirement to have a detailed securit

Chilean feeder funds put at a disadvantage by Tax Reform Bill

The Boric administration sent a tax reform bill (the Bill) to Congress on July 21, 2025 which significantly reduces the favorable tax treatment of Chilean investment funds in an effort to finance certain benefits for SMEs and middle class tax payers.

Chilean Tax Reform Bill: Changes for SMEs, Middle Class and Reduction of Exemptions

On July 21, 2025, the Executive Branch submitted to Congress a bill aimed at introducing significant tax amendments, focusing on strengthening entrepreneurship, providing benefits to the middle class, and reviewing currently existing tax exemptions.

Parametric/Index Based Insurance in Chile: From Theory to Regulatory Practice

Chile, a country inherently exposed to natural and anthropogenic events, is constantly seeking mechanisms to strengthen its socioeconomic resilience. In this context, parametric insurance is emerging as a cutting-edge contractual instrument, whose recent regulatory framework established by the insur

Pension Regulator Launches Bidding Process for Key Consultancy in the Design of the Pension Investme

On June 13, 2025, the pension regulator (Superintendencia de Pensiones – SP) announced that it has initiated a public bidding process to hire a specialized consultancy that will aim to design of the target date funds (which will replace the current pension funds), reference portfolios (benchmarks) a

IP Stars highlights Alessandri in the first edition of 2025

The international guide Managing IP recognized Alessandri and three of its attorneys in the first publication of the IP Stars 2025 ranking results.

IAM Patent highlights Alessandri in its 2025 edition

The international guide IAM Patent 1000 recognized Alessandri in the Silver – Firms category and highlighted three professionals as “Recommended Individuals.”

Leaders League 2025 highlights Alessandri in Intellectual Property and Telecommunications

In the Leaders League 2025 edition of the best law firms in Chile, Alessandri has once again been recognized for its leadership and excellence.

2025-2026 New Maximum TERs for Chilean Pension Fund Investments

Some drop, certain others rise. Period: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

New ANCI instruction requires registration on cybersecurity platform

Starting June 11, 2025, all public and private entities that provide essential services must register on the National Cybersecurity Agency’s incident reporting platform. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to $260 million.

Alessandri Abogados Joins Chile’s National Innovation Ecosystem in Partnership with Know Hub Chile

With the goal of providing legal support to early-stage science and technology-based startups, Alessandri Abogados has joined Know Hub Chile as a collaborator in its Know Hub Ignition program, officially marking its entry into the national innovation ecosystem.

DT Issues Resolution on Attendance Registration and Control Systems

In April 2025, Exempt Resolution No. 38 of the Chilean Labour Directorate (DT) came into force, establishing new mandatory requirements for electronic attendance registration and control systems, as well as the determination of working hours

DT Issues Resolution on Attendance Registration and Control Systems

In April 2025, Exempt Resolution No. 38 of the Chilean Labour Directorate (DT) came into force, establishing new mandatory requirements for electronic attendance registration and control systems, as well as the determination of working hours

New Investment Regime for Chile Pension Funds (Target Date Funds) – Pension Regulator Market Consult

On April 17, 2025 the pension regulator (SP) published a market consultation, which seeks to gather the necessary information on the technical, methodological, and operational aspects necessary to develop the terms of reference for the bidding process for a specialized consultancy

President Gabriel Boric appoints new director of INAPI

President Gabriel Boric appointed Esteban Figueroa Nágel as the new director of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI), where he had been acting director since July 2024.

Invisible Dialogue: How Patents, Copyright, and Related Rights Shape the Music We Enjoy

It’s time to reclaim that forgotten, and often uncomfortable, dialogue between patents, copyright, and related rights.

Michael Jackson, the Moonwalk Patent, and the Art of Patenting the Impossible

While copyright and related rights focus on protecting artistic works and performances, patents safeguard technical solutions. When both intersect in a musical or stage production, they can either complement each other or come into conflict.

Inspiration and Creative Reuse in Music

Covers, remixes, and samples are practices that enrich music and drive the ongoing evolution of art. These forms of creative reuse honor and respect original works and stand apart from plagiarism, which lacks the necessary innovation and respect.

From the Saxophone to the Moonwalk: How Industrial Property Has Shaped the Soundtrack of Our Lives

In the history of music, artistic creativity has continuously engaged in dialogue with innovation and technology

The Power of Music Goes Beyond Melodies

Music is the art of combining sounds and silences to create beauty, harmony, and express emotion. But how can something so intangible be capitalized on? This is precisely where intellectual property (IP) comes into play, and it does so in extraordinary ways for all the actors involved in the music e

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Musical Creation

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of AI focused on the creation of original content, simulating human creative capacity. This technology can generate a wide range of outputs, including text, images, musical compositions, sounds, videos, and even lines of code.

How Much Value Is in Your IP-iece of Music?

Traditionally, music has been closely associated with copyright, licensing, and, more recently, the debates surrounding generative artificial intelligence.

Protecting Music in Chile: Sound Trademarks, Copyright and Related Rights

Every year, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has chosen to highlight how creativity and innovation, backed by intellectual property rights, help preserve a musical landscape that benefits everyone.

The Hit of the Moment in the Age of Social Media: Unexpected Innovation in the Music Industry

In April 2025, Shakira visited Chile for three massively successful concerts, selling out the Estadio Nacional. The Barranquilla-born artist is truly a musical icon. Twelve studio albums, four Grammy Awards, fifteen Latin Grammys, and nearly thirty-five years of artistic trajectory are just a few hi

/ Detection of counterfeit products: Alessandri trains Rancagua police

The aim of the conference entitled “Intellectual and Industrial Property: A Practical Approach” was to provide PDI officials with tools to identify counterfeit products from our clients Duracell, Penguin Random House and Goorin Bros.

/ Key Dates Of The Chilean Pension Reform

The Chilean pension system is undergoing significant changes with the publication of Law No. 21.735 on March 26, 2025.