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Falconi Puig Abogados

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador


Falconi Puig Abogados

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Provided by Falconi Puig Abogados

Falconi Puig Abogados advises companies and innovators on protecting brands and technology with clarity, speed and long term commercial impact. With teams in Quito and Guayaquil, we work close to Ecuador’s IP authorities and markets, enabling rapid response times and commercially aligned guidance. We combine boutique IP depth with full service resources across the full IP lifecycle.

Type of work handled: trademarks, patents, copyright and related rights; clearance, filings, prosecution, renewals and portfolio management; oppositions, cancellations, nullity actions and administrative appeals; enforcement and anti counterfeiting actions; licensing, contracts, IP audits and due diligence; multi jurisdiction coordination through an international network.

Clients: leading Ecuadorian companies and global brands in highly regulated and brand intensive sectors including finance, consumer goods, cosmetics, food and beverage, pharma, manufacturing, retail, telecoms, entertainment, transport, and travel.

Recent highlights: 1,482 trademark filings, 1,777 registrations, 2,080 renewals, and 1,100+ patent maintenance actions (most recent period). Enforcement removed 52,000 counterfeit products (Jan to Oct 2025). 85% success rate in oppositions, cancellations and administrative appeals.

Specialisations: portfolio driven strategy, enforcement, contentious proceedings, and transaction support.

Clients (25)

  • GRUPO EDITORIAL PATRIA, S.A. DE C.V. México
  • WHOLE FOODS MARKET IP, L.P. Estados Unidos
  • RED BULL GmbH
  • COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE Paris
  • BANCO DE GUAYAQUIL S.A. Ecuador
  • UNIVERSAL SWEET INDUSTRIES Ecuador
  • PEPSICO, INC
  • BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. Estados Unidos
  • PROCESADORA NACIONAL DE ALIMENTOS PRONACA Ecuador
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Phillips 66
  • Consejo Regulador del Tequila
  • Diageo
  • 3M Company
  • Pepsico Inc
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Beiersdorf AG
  • NIRSA S.A
  • Sixstar Hotels
  • AMCO Admethods
  • Niterra Co., Ltd. – NGK
  • Umarla S.A. – Venus
  • Banco del Pacífico
  • Banco Pichincha
  • Banco Guayaquil

Industries (15)

  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • fashion

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Ecuador

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Falconi Puig is a market-leading IP boutique firm in Ecuador with a wide coverage of the market, assisting clients with trade mark, patent and copyright matters. The legal team has a strong bench of practitioners well equipped to handle a variety of contentious proceedings, including oppositions, infringement and nullity actions, as well as anti-counterfeiting. Falconi Puig has an impressive client portfolio of domestic and multinational companies from a diverse array of industries, such as technology, entertainment, and food and beverages.

Work Highlights

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  • Falconi Puig Abogados represented Danish pharmaceutical company H. LUNDBECK A/S in a patent application, with successful results.

Strengths

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  • Falconi Puig Abogados offers availability, efficiency and effectiveness in its solutions.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • The team at Falconi Puig Abogados is wonderful. Its lawyers are always responsive and thorough.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
    Band 2Sasha Mandakovic Falconi

    Sasha Mandakovic Falconi

    Knowledgeable practitioner Sasha Mandakovic Falconi possesses well-grounded capabilities to assist clients with an array of trade mark matters in Ecuador. He is particularly knowledgeable about patent applications, anti-counterfeiting cases and nullity actions.

    • Sasha Mandakovic Falconi is extraordinary. He cares about the customer, and is attentive and helpful.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
    Band 3Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río

    Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río

    Seasoned partner Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río boasts extensive experience in the Ecuadorian IP market. He is well versed in advising clients from the banking, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors on commercial law, litigation and advertising-related matters.

    • Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río has great experience and extraordinary negotiation skills.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Cecilia Falconi Pérez
    Band 3Cecilia Falconi Pérez

    Cecilia Falconi Pérez

    Managing partner Cecilia Falconi Pérez elicits market recognition for her strong IP practice in Ecuador. Interviewees highlight her expertise in anti-counterfeiting matters.

    • Cecilia Falconi Pérez offers speed and efficiency in her responses.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Jaime Mantilla Compte
    Band 3Jaime Mantilla Compte

    Jaime Mantilla Compte

    Partner Jaime Mantilla Compte continues to garner praise from commentators for his work in the Ecuadorian IP sphere.

    • Jaime Mantilla Compte is an attorney who stands out for his excellent customer service and his ability to handle complex issues.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

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