Closing workshop of VISEC mentorship: intellectual property for sustainable value chains in Argentina

On 31 October, the closing event of the VISEC (Sectoral Vision of the Gran Chaco) mentorship, implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) through the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project, was held. The initiative aimed to strengthen the soy and beef value chains in Argentina through the strategic use of intellectual property (IP), in line with EU sustainability requirements.

During the final workshop, the results of the legal study on European regulations and the IP strategy adapted to VISEC members were presented. These are key tools for Argentinean producers to position their products in demanding international markets and communicate their environmental commitments.

The workshop was attended by representatives of public institutions, producer organisations and international experts, who highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability, traceability and intellectual property to improve the competitiveness of agri-food chains.

This workshop concludes the mentoring programme developed with VISEC and EUIPO, which included exchange sessions, specialised legal advice and the design of a practical green IP roadmap for the sector.

This work reinforces VISEC's role as a national reference platform on sustainability and traceability, and highlights EUIPO's commitment to support Latin America in building more sustainable and innovative value chains aligned with international regulations. From December 2025, EUIPO will also manage geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products in the European Union, extending its work in the protection of local knowledge and the promotion of sustainable production models.