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Clients choose Quevedo & Ponce to protect and develop their business operations, brands and Intellectual Property needs because of our top-notch advice and exceptional responsiveness.
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Commercial Use Licenses in Ecuador
Did you know that commercial use licenses are key to legally protecting and leveraging your trademarks, software, or franchises? In Ecuador, these licenses are regulated by Código de Ingenios and allow rights holders and businesses to operate with legal security.
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Environment in Ecuador
Resolution No. 003-2024-DG-NT-SENADI establishes the technical standard for the application of preparatory procedures for verification and URL blocking to protect intellectual property rights in the digital environment in Ecuador, in the event of infringements and the difficulty of locating infringers.
New Labor Rights under the Organic Law on Persons with Disabilities
The new Organic Law on Persons with Disabilities, published in July 2025, repeals the previous 2012 law and introduces significant changes in the labor sphere. It strengthens the inclusion of persons with disabilities in employment, more clearly defines the rights of substitutes and caregivers, and establishes new obligations for employers.
S.A.S. and Sports Joint Stock Companies: New rules under the Organic Law of National Solidarity
The Organic Law of National Solidarity reinforce the restrictions applicable to Simplified Joint Stock Companies (S.A.S.) by expanding the list of prohibited activities — including mining and strategic sectors — to ensure that these entities remain focused on ventures with lower regulatory risk. Additionally, it introduces the Sports Joint Stock Company, a new legal form designed to professionalize the management of sports clubs and teams, subject to strict controls to prevent illicit activities.
Ecuador and the Netherlands Strengthen customs control and Intellectual Property protection
The new Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters between Ecuador and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, published in the Second Supplement of the Official Register No. 63 (June 19, 2025), strengthens efforts to combat smuggling, counterfeiting, and commercial fraud. Through information exchange and coordinated surveillance mechanisms, it also reinforces the protection of intellectual property rights, benefiting authorities, operators, and rights holders.
Lease Agreements in Ecuador: Legal Requirements for Formalization and Registration
In Ecuador, lease agreements can be verbal or written, but the law requires a formal contract before a notary if the monthly rent exceeds the unified basic salary. Knowing these legal conditions is essential to protect both landlords and tenants and avoid legal risks.
Ecuador and the New Law on Intelligence: Toward a Safer or More Surveilled State?
Ecuador has taken a decisive step by enacting the new Organic Law on Intelligence, which aims to strengthen the State’s capacity to combat organized crime and threats to national sovereignty. However, the legal framework adopted raises serious concerns from a constitutional and human rights perspective.
