Despite a generally strong legal framework in place, it is reported that resource constraints, inconsistent enforcement actions against counterfeiting, as well as a lack of coordination among law enforcement agencies have resulted in insufficient intellectual property (IP) enforcement, lack of transparency, and high level of piracy in the government that uses unlicensed software. Moreover, it is reported that signal piracy continues to be an issue, and online piracy through Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services is also a concern.

Guatemala has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

Guatemala has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonogram Treaty.

Decree No. 57-2000 provides a framework for effective protection of trade secrets. Art. 173 of the Industrial Property Law lists unauthorised use of another's business secret, as well as any act of commercialisation, promotion, disclosure or improper acquisition of such secrets as an unfair competition practice. In addition, Art. 174 defines trade secrets, and Art. 175 lists what the law considers unfair acts related to business secrets. The law also grants civil and criminal venues rights to protect these secrets.

It is reported that there is no obligation for passive infrastructure sharing in Guatemala to deliver telecom services to end users. However, it is practised both in the mobile and fixed sectors based on commercial agreements.

According to Art. 97 of the State Contracting Law, workers employed in public procurement must be preferably Guatemalans in the proportion prescribed in the labour Code. Art. 13 of the Labour Code states that employers are prohibited from employing less than 90% of Guatemalan workers, with some exceptions.

Guatemala is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), nor does it have observer status.

According to Art. 3 of the Foreign Investment Law, foreign investors are granted the same treatment as that granted to domestic investors in the development of their economic activities and, therefore, enjoy equal conditions with domestic investors. It is reported that there are some restrictions on broadcasting, but no regulation has been found.

Guatemala is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 and its 2015 expansion (ITA II).

It is reported that foreign companies face an uneven playing field that hinders their participation in public tenders. Guatemala’s public procurement system is perceived as corrupt, with local companies allegedly favoured due to their connections with federal ministries, municipal authorities, or influential members of Congress.

According to Art. 77 of the State Contracting Law, foreign companies may participate in procurements only with their provisional registration in the Mercantile Registry. In order to obtain provisional registration, according to Art. 12 of the Ministerial Agreement No. 563-2018, foreign companies must appoint a representative. If the foreign company is awarded a public contract, it must demonstrate that it is properly registered to operate in the country through an authorised branch. It is reported that, although it is technically possible to provisionally register a company during the bidding process, in practice it is hard to complete the process before the deadline for submitting a bid.

Art. 46 of Law 4002/2011 requires that gambling sites operating in Greece have a ".gr" domain name.

The Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU provides an updated framework aimed at encouraging online sales. The Directive has been implemented by Law 2251/1994 on the Protection of Consumers. The law contains provisions about terms of contract, distance selling, liability, and unfair trade practices, among other things.

Greece has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.