About

Provided by Falconi Puig Abogados

We are one of Ecuador’s leading Intellectual Property teams, with over 50 years of experience.

We advise on trademarks, patents, copyrights, litigation, border measures and anti-counterfeiting, as well as regulatory, licensing, franchising and compliance. In the past year, we handled more than 700 trademark applications, 900 renewals, 185 assignments and 293 oppositions, together with nullity actions, patent filings and enforcement cases that reinforced our reputation.

Our clients include multinationals, regulators, banks and companies in sectors such as food and beverages, fashion, cosmetics, automotive and technology. We are trusted by names like Christian Louboutin, Andreas Stihl, Phillips 66, Consejo Regulador del Tequila, Consejo Regulador de Jijona, AMCO Admethods, Opel, 3M, SKF, Jack Daniel’s, Diageo, Niterra, Procter & Gamble, Beiersdorf and Pepsico, as well as Ecuadorian leaders including Banco del Pacífico, Banco Pichincha, Banco Guayaquil, NIRSA and Universal Sweet Industries.

In the past year, we achieved favorable nullity rulings, secured the grant of a pharmaceutical patent after opposition, and led Latin America’s largest anti-counterfeiting operation, seizing over 46,000 counterfeit products. Combining technical knowledge, strategic insight and innovation, we deliver effective results to our clients.

We distinguish ourselves through client service and excellence at every step.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Ecuador

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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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
2
Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2

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.

Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
3
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3

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.

Cecilia Falconi Pérez
3
Cecilia Falconi Pérez
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3

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.

Jaime Mantilla Compte
3
Jaime Mantilla Compte
3
Band 3

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Falconi Puig Abogados

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Ecuador

Intellectual Property

Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
2
Sasha Mandakovic Falconi
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
3
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3
Cecilia Falconi Pérez
3
Cecilia Falconi Pérez
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3
Jaime Mantilla Compte
3
Jaime Mantilla Compte
3
Band 3

Members

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Carolina Córdova

Cecilia Falconi Pérez

Cecilia Falconi Pérez

Head of Department

David Jouve

Santiago Mosquera Alcocer

Sasha Mandakovic Falconi

Sasha Mandakovic Falconi

Head of Department

Ángeles Puente Karolys

Clients

Provided by Falconi Puig Abogados

Procter & Gamble

3M Company

AMCO Admethods

BANCO DE GUAYAQUIL S.A. Ecuador

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. Estados Unidos

Banco Guayaquil

Banco Pichincha

Banco del Pacífico

Beiersdorf AG

COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE Paris

Christian Louboutin

Consejo Regulador del Tequila

Diageo

GRUPO EDITORIAL PATRIA, S.A. DE C.V. México

NIRSA S.A

Niterra Co., Ltd. – NGK

PEPSICO, INC

PROCESADORA NACIONAL DE ALIMENTOS PRONACA Ecuador

Pepsico Inc

Phillips 66

RED BULL GmbH

Sixstar Hotels

UNIVERSAL SWEET INDUSTRIES Ecuador

Umarla S.A. – Venus

WHOLE FOODS MARKET IP, L.P. Estados Unidos

Industries

Provided by Falconi Puig Abogados

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

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

fashion