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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

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.

/ Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a significant challenge in the field of intellectual property (IP), particularly concerning copyright law. In its current state of development, AI can autonomously generate scientific, artistic, or literary content without human intervention.

/ Leaders League 2025 recommends Alessandri in Compliance, Litigation and Arbitration and Antitrust

Leaders League, the internationally recognized ranking agency, delivered the list of law firms that lead in different areas in 2025.

/ Official Gazette published regulations on reporting cybersecurity incidents under Law No. 21,663

In accordance with Law No. 21,663, from March 1, 2025, institutions that provide essential services must report significant cyberattacks to the National CSIRT.

Alessandri Abogados Announces Promotions Within Its Team

Alessandri Abogados announces the promotion of three outstanding lawyers within its team. Luis Fuentes has been appointed Director of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Area, while Laura Hernández Bethermyt and Hernán Torres have been promoted to Intellectual Property Senior Associates.

New Regulations of the Public Procurement Law

As part of the modernization of the public procurement system established by Law No. 21,634, the new Regulations of the Public Procurement Law introduce significant modifications to contracting procedures and the Supplier Registry.

One Trust DataGuidance: learn about the guides for surveillance and evaluations in Chile

Since the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) in Schrems II, issued in 2019, multiple questions have arisen about surveillance laws and evaluations of third countries.

Personal Data bill is now on mixed commission

The Senate of the National Congress unanimously approved (32 votes) the report of the Constitution, Legislation and Justice Commission

New Law on Economic Crimes and Intellectual Property

With regard to the arrival of this new year 2024, it is important to remember that as of September 1 of this year, the amendments to the criminal liability of legal entities of the new law on Economic Crimes will enter into force.

A new compliance standard for non-for-profit corporations, foundations, and trade associations

The recently enacted Law No. 21,595, known as the Economic Crimes Law, has rightly generated intense study and debate in the legal and business community

Summer Internships in Alessandri

Alessandri welcomed 2024 with three new interns who will join us in four important practice areas of the firm: Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate, Intellectual Property and Data Protection

New Law for the Reconciliation of Family, Personal and Working Life comes into effect

On January 29, 2024 –30 days after its publication– the Law on reconciliation of family, personal and work life, which incorporates and modifies several rules to the Labor Code, will enter into force.

Chile presides over the Ibero-American Council of Country Brands in 2024

With the commitment “Creating the Future”, Chile proudly assumed the presidency of the Ibero-American Council of Country Brands (CIMAP).

Publication of New Law on Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Violence at Work

On January 15, Law No. 2,643 was published, which amends the Labor Code and other legal bodies, in matters of prevention, investigation and sanction of workplace harassment, sexual harassment or violence at work