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Falconi Puig Abogados

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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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

What the Team is Known For

Falconi Puig Abogados is a market-leading intellectual property boutique firm in Ecuador with broad market coverage, 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 matters. 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Falconi Puig Abogados represented Diplomatico Branding, Unipessoal in opposition proceedings against the registration of a sign reproducing its DIPLOMÁTICO trade mark.

Strengths

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  • The Falconi Puig Abogados team demonstrates a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated IP matters. Its analytical and strategic approach, combined with a deep understanding of the local environment, enables it to navigate challenging and evolving situations effectively.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

  • Falconi Puig Abogados stands out for its personalised service combined with strong technical expertise. Its response times consistently exceed our expectations, and the team is always willing to handle our requests as efficiently as possible.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
    Sasha 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 an excellent lawyer, very organised and with a strong ability to analyse complex matters. His work is consistently of a high quality and executed to a very high standard.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
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  • Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
    Carlos 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 litigation and advertising-related matters.

    • Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río handles all matters entrusted to him effectively, with a strong commercial focus and a high level of client care.

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  • Jaime Mantilla Compte
    Jaime Mantilla Compte

    Jaime Mantilla Compte

    Partner Jaime Mantilla Compte continues to garner praise from commentators for his work in Ecuador's intellectual property arena, including patent applications and trade mark matters.

    • Jaime Mantilla Compte is a lawyer committed to developing a thorough understanding of his clients’ business. This commitment enables him to identify and address potential risks well before they arise, making him an excellent adviser.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
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  • Cecilia Falconi Pérez
    Cecilia Falconi Pérez

    Cecilia Falconi Pérez

    Partner Cecilia Falconi Pérez elicits market recognition for her solid intellectual property practice in Ecuador. Interviewees highlight her expertise in anti-counterfeiting matters.

    • Cecilia Falconi Pérez brings considerable depth and strategic insight, providing clear, well-structured advice on complex matters.

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