Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala
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Intellectual Property at Dentons Central America
In an increasingly competitive and interconnected business environment, safeguarding the value of your intellectual property is of paramount concern.
The Intellectual Property and Technology group at Dentons has extensive experience advising clients on the protection and enforcement of trademarks, patents, designs, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Our team of talented lawyers works relentlessly to protect your investments, close your deals and resolve your litigations. We address complex legal questions with advice tailored to your specific business needs.
Inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, public institutions, emerging companies, venture capital groups, global corporations—Dentons has successfully represented all of these and more.
Key Services:
•Drafting, presenting and defending patents
•Intellectual property rights
•Designs
•Commercial secrets
•Intellectual property enforcement and litigation
•Privacy and cyber security
•Antipiracy and anti-counterfeiting
•Technology licensing and sourcing strategies
•Trademark registrations
•Commercial authorizations
•Life sciences regulations
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Dentons Central America is a dynamic international firm with a flourishing practice handling diverse intellectual property matters in Guatemala. The team is known for its work on both local and cross-border trade mark portfolio management, including registrations, renewals and litigation. The department has further expertise in copyright law, serving clients across sectors such as consumer goods, media and retail.
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Dentons Central America assisted Walmart with the management of its Central American trade mark portfolio and advised on strategic protection of its assets.
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Dentons Central America lawyers always respond quickly, clearly and with judgement. They are very accessible, maintain constant communication, and anticipate client deadlines and needs, which generates tremendous confidence in their work.
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Partner and head of department Gabriela Gándara remains an active practitioner in the Guatemalan intellectual property sector. She is routinely called upon to manage sizeable regional portfolios, covering trade mark registrations and renewals, and is experienced in contentious matters, including trade mark and copyright infringement cases.
Gabriela Gándara has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service and responsiveness, even in highly complex legal situations. Her ability to understand the business context behind each matter and provide strategic solutions makes her a well-rounded professional with a with strong commercial focus.
Associate-to-watch Maria José Huerta has notable activity across trade mark portfolio management and enforcement matters. She is well placed to assist with trade mark filings, trade mark opposition and copyright infringement.
Maria José Huerta is a highly skilled lawyer who can solve complex issues and provide ideas aligned with the business.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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Gabriela Gándara
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Location: Guatemala
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