list of contributors - GALA
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When: 2004<br />
Where: Bolivia<br />
What Happened: Union de Cervecerias Peruanas Bakus y Johnston S.A. a Peruvian company,<br />
filed for registration for a three dimensional design <strong>of</strong> a beer bottle under<br />
international class 32. Cerveceria Boliviana Nacional filed an opposition<br />
arguing that the 3-d shape had already been registered by them and is used in<br />
the Bolivian market. SENAPI resolved to approve the opposition presented by<br />
Cerveceria Boliviana Nacional, and denied the Peruvian company any chance<br />
<strong>of</strong> registration <strong>of</strong> the 3-d design.<br />
4. Legislations /<br />
Rules<br />
Topic: Misleading Advertising<br />
Who: Superintendence <strong>of</strong> Telecommunications<br />
When: 2004<br />
Where: Bolivia<br />
What Happened: ENTEL filed a claim before the Superintendence <strong>of</strong> Telecommunications stating<br />
that NUEVATEL S.A. had published misleading advertising regarding long<br />
distance calls. It <strong>of</strong>fered potential long distance users the service from any<br />
cellular phone or land connection in any capital city <strong>of</strong> Bolivia at a certain rate.<br />
The contestant argued that the condition <strong>of</strong> capital cities does not correspond to<br />
provinces or departments <strong>of</strong> Bolivia, a matter that could mislead consumers.<br />
The Superintendence ordered NUEVATEL S.A. to modify this advertisement<br />
through publications and broadcasting in the media.<br />
Comments: The Telecommunications Superintendence has developed very tight<br />
control and zero tolerance over what telecommunication companies are<br />
allowed to advertise to its consumers. With this policy it has been<br />
trying to control and protect consumers and eliminate anti competitive<br />
practices.<br />
5. Legislations /<br />
Rules<br />
Topic: Copyright infraction<br />
Who: Telecommunications Superintendence in the case: ECOR LTD and Cristal de<br />
Televisión<br />
When: 2004<br />
Where: Bolivia<br />
What Happened: On December 27, 2003 Cristal de Televisión, a television network, allegedly<br />
broadcasted the movie “The Grinch” with no permission from ECOR Ltda, who<br />
has the rights over the movie in Bolivia. A complaint was filed by ECOR Ltda<br />
to the Telecommunications Superintendence. However, ECOR Ltda did not<br />
have any proper evidence to demonstrate that the movie had been aired. The<br />
Superintendence ruled that it could not issue a proper ruling without evidence.
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