In April 2016, the National Institute for Industrial Property
(INAPI) and the Chilean Investigations Police (PDI) signed a
cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the work carried
out between both organizations and promoting the correct use
of IP tools. The PDI is the main law enforcement body of
the Public Ministry of Chile in criminal investigations.
The IP Crime Investigations Brigade (Bridepi) of the PDI was
created in 2008. According to Héctor Espinosa, General
Director of the PDI, the brigade undertakes investigation work
to identify and remove IP infringers. "Our
previous collaboration with INAPI and, from now, a formal
cooperation agreement, is of vital importance, since there is
an important information exchange and training between the two
organizations. Most relevant is that the investigation against
IP crimes is going to be more efficient, thus benefiting the
country," stated Espinosa.
