Intellectual Property

Solid IP department with know-how spanning a broad range of trade mark matters, including filing, risk assessment, enforcement and opposition actions, as well as contentious proceedings. Handles portfolio management across the region, as well as anti-counterfeiting mandates and licensing agreements.

Associate-to-watch Hania Kruck is well thought of by sources, one of whom comments: "She is personable and responsive - the first word that comes to mind to describe her is attentiveness," adding: "She provides outside-of-the-box strategic advice."

A client praises head of department Juan Sebastian Soto as "very capable and committed," while a market commentator goes on to endorse him as "a highly competent lawyer who provides practical solutions in a user-friendly way." Soto counsels clients on trade mark matters, spanning registration and enforcement.