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Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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BLP’s Intellectual Property practice is well known for its expertise handling Trademarks, Patents, Copyrights, Anti-counterfeiting, Data Security and Privacy, and Advertising.

Our solid team of experts manage local and regional trademarks clearance and prosecution; administrative and judicial litigation; anti-counterfeiting counselling and enforcement actions; patents portfolio management including Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) national applications; industrial design and utility models; copyright matters that broadly cover image rights, digital contents, digital platforms, trade secrets and licenses in relation to these rights; compliance with data privacy and advertising regulations; IP portfolio audits and due diligence.

Industries (18)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Intellectual Property - Guatemala

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BLP has a market-leading intellectual property group in Guatemala that handles a wide range of key matters for large multinational corporations and routinely manages regional portfolios. The team offers expertise in trade mark searches and registration and has further expertise in patent matters. The law firm boasts noted skill in advising on pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical patent prosecution. BLP has additional expertise in handling anti-counterfeiting issues, copyright law and data protection matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised Warner Bros. Discovery on trade mark registration and maintenance for the Home Box Office and WarnerMedia units.

Strengths

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  • BLP has delivered exceptional service at every step. The team combines deep expertise with a proactive, solution-oriented approach, ensuring that complex matters are handled with clarity and confidence. They are consistently responsive, attentive to detail and genuinely committed to protecting their clients’ interests.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

  • BLP lawyers operate at the highest level, offering a first-class product while consistently meeting budgets and deadlines. They handle everything from day-to-day matters to highly complex issues, providing innovative strategies and sophisticated analysis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Luis Ruiz
    Luis Ruiz

    Luis Ruiz

    Respected partner and head of department Luis Ruiz is held in high esteem for his prowess in intellectual property matters, including trade mark management, data protection and patent-related litigation. He is recognised for his expertise and involvement advising clients in the pharmaceutical, fashion and technology sectors.

    • We approach Luis Ruiz with our needs and requirements, and he manages matters efficiently and successfully from start to finish. His reliability, responsiveness and ability to coordinate work effectively make him a trusted adviser.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
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Guatemala

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