Intellectual Property

CorralRosales has a top-tier practice group acting at the forefront of Ecuador's IP sphere. The legal team stands out for counselling multinational clients on portfolio management, spanning trade marks, patents and copyright mandates, as well as handling anti-counterfeiting and sanitary registrations. The lawyers are routinely called upon to handle infringement proceedings and sector-related unfair competition disputes. CorralRosales assists leading domestic and international companies from the food and beverage, technology, and pharmaceutical industries.

"CorralRosales maintains a high level of service, which seeks to meet the needs of its customers. The service is characterised by its level of expertise, with a clear level of risk mapping."

"Having professionals with high negotiation skills who can present alternatives helps us minimise the impact of counterfeiting, infringement or illicit use of our intangibles. In short, I think CorralRosales accompany us."

Acclaimed practitioner María Cecilia Romoleroux is highly experienced in assisting clients with the full gamut of IP matters in Ecuador. She regularly advises on trade marks, patents and copyright, as well as anti-counterfeiting actions and sector-related unfair competition mandates. "María Cecilia Romoleroux has extensive knowledge across the different branches of IP. She has an excellent command of English, which facilitates communication with foreign clients, and searches for intelligent answers and quick solutions." "We have been working with María Cecilia Romoleroux for many years. She has a deep knowledge of brand enforcement legislation and practice."

Noteworthy partner Francisco Gallegos handles patent prosecutions and trade mark litigation in Ecuador. He is also proficient in life sciences and technology matters. "We have worked with Francisco Gallegos for more than 20 years, always with excellent results. He is totally committed to solving client needs, with a very strategic and practical approach."