
Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador
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Provided by CorralRosales
One of the most respected firms in the region, boasting a comprehensive team of lawyers, agents and technical staff, who provide all levels of IP services and counselling. CorralRosales offers cutting edge services in every aspect of IP law, including patent, trademark, copyright, design, litigation, anti-counterfeiting, comprehensive portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement and more. CorralRosales is one of the only law firms with a regulatory and regulatory litigation practice in Ecuador as an integral part of its IP organization. The IP regulatory practice assists companies in highly regulated industries (including pharma, medical devices, agribusiness, food and beverages) obtaining proper authorizations from relevant government agencies.
Clients (13)
- Coca-Cola
- Novartis
- Nestlé
- REACT
- BAT
- Televisa
- América Movil
- Louis Vuitton
- Bayer
- Gucci
- Longchamp
- Gilead Sciences
- Sanofi
Industries (13)
- Trademark
- Intellectual Property
- Patents
- Regulatory
- Insurance
- TMT
- Real Estate
- Infraestructure & Construction
- Distribution & Services
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Pharma
- Aviation
- Food & Beverages
Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property - Ecuador
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
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.
Work Highlights
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CorralRosales represented Inter IKEA Systems BV in an appeal for the rights of a graphic trade mark.
Strengths
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CorralRosales' service is impeccable; they are always available, from lawyers to partners. The team is resourceful in finding solutions and accompanying customers in all situations.
Intellectual Property respondentLatin AmericaCorralRosales offers a quick response, a qualified team, commitment and responsibility.
Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
María Cecilia Romoleroux
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's commitment means she always delivers positive results.
Intellectual Property respondentLatin AmericaMaría Cecilia Romoleroux has all the experience, knowledge, ability and equipment. Few people have achieved what she has, and she is a benchmark for excellence in LatAm.
Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
Band 2 
Band 2 
Francisco Gallegos
Noteworthy partner Francisco Gallegos handles patent prosecution and trade mark litigation in Ecuador. He is also proficient in life sciences and technology matters.
Francisco Gallegos is simply spectacular, from how he relates with people to his extensive knowledge. He is the lawyer you need in Ecuador.
Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
Ranked Individuals at CorralRosales (2)
Members
Provided by CorralRosales

Ruth Holguín

Ian Wall

Felipe Samaniego

Francisco Gallegos
Head of Department

Katherine Gonzalez

Karen González

Eduardo Ríos

Miguel Maigualema


Francisco Gallegos
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CorralRosales has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Global 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Ecuador
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