Indecopi’s Commission for the Defense of Free Competition denied authorization for the acquisition of Agrícola del Chira SA by Agroaurora SAC, a company that is part of the Gloria Group, after verifying that said concentration operation would generate a significant restriction of competition in two markets linked to the sugar industry in Peru, and that […]
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Indecopi sanctions BCP for closing a client’s account without notification: a fine is around S/60,000
He National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi) has sanctioned the Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) with a fine of 11.60 UIT, an amount equivalent to S/59,740. The measure was taken after it was determined that the bank closed a client’s savings account without following the established […]
Indecopi sanctions BCP for unilaterally closing a savings account
By not complying with the corresponding procedures for closing an account, the bank must pay a fine of 11.60 UIT. From 2023 to date, Indecopi has registered 3,323 sanctions against entities in the financial system. Join the WhatsApp channel In the second administrative instance, the Specialized Consumer Protection Chamber (SPC) of Indecopi sanctioned the Banco […]
Indecopi ratifies antidumping duties applied to closures imported from China, Malaysia and Taiwan
The case began to be heard in 2022, when Corporación Rey SA requested Indecopi to initiate an examination procedure for alleged practices of circumvention of definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of closures. Join the WhatsApp channel The Court for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property of the Specialized Chamber for the Defense of Competition […]
Do you make payments with cards? Find out if it is legal to charge you an extra 5%, via Indecopi
Currently, the use of cards It is a constant that has been growing significantly. This is due to different factors. Compared to physical money, virtual money that is kept inside a card, whether credit or debit, makes people feel greater security. For this reason, many choose to make payments in shopping centers, restaurants or stores […]
Indecopi orders Rappi to consult consumer tip payments and not place the amount automatically
Attention Rappi user! The Specialized Consumer Protection Room (SPC) of Indecopi has issued a statement in which it indicates that the delivery company Rappi SAC has been found in violation of consumer rights by automatically establishing the delivery of tips. This practice, considered abusive by the company, has generated controversy among the thousands of users […]
International Potato Day: there are 11 varieties protected by intellectual property
The certificates granted by Indecopi provide exclusivity for marketing. Food security and the fight against climate change are some of the flags of this tuber. Join the WhatsApp channel To date, 11 breeder certificates have been granted to new potato plant varieties, as indicated by the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the […]
Indecopi forces real estate agency to compensate for delays in delivery of apartments
The Court for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property of Indecopi issued a resolution that sets an important precedent. Real estate agencies that fail to deliver real estate properties offered within the deadlines established in the sales contracts They will be obliged to pay the rental costs made by buyers. This is stipulated in […]
When is it legal to charge an extra 5% for card payments? Discover it here
In recent years, wineries, stores and commercial establishments have begun to offer their customers the option of paying with a credit card instead of using cash. This alternative simplifies buying and selling transactions, but often, when making payment, users are asked to assume the additional cost that involves the use of digital media. In this […]
Is Bodytech closing its gyms in Peru?: what is happening with the brand and why there are complaints from users
The news about the closure of several branches of bodytech has generated concern among users and caused the intervention of the IndecopYo. The renowned gym chain faces accusations of not returning membership money after the unexpected cessation of operations in some of its establishments. This situation has generated a crisis in the brand, which now […]