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FERRERE

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay

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FERRERE has an expert full-range Intellectual Property practice group, covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, domain names, plant varieties, unfair competition. FERRERE offers IP registration, transactional and litigation services, including private litigation and anticounterfeiting.

It also has strong experience in areas related to Intellectual Property, such as data privacy, advertising, sports and entertainment law, IT, franchising and life sciences, among others.

The Intellectual Property department is staffed by highly qualified practitioners who advise multinational, regional and local clients in diverse industries, such as Telecommunications, Entertainment, Media, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Biotechnology and Information Technologies. 

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Intellectual Property - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

FERRERE is a market-leading powerhouse with an expert intellectual property department advising prestigious multinational clients on a wide range of intellectual property matters in Uruguay. The law firm has a noteworthy bench of practitioners who routinely assist clients with annulment and enforcement actions, as well as the registration and renewal of trade marks and patents. The team's expertise further extends to broadcasting rights and the implementation of privacy policies and marketing consent mechanisms.

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Work Highlights

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  • FERRERE assisted Aston Martin Lagonda with trade mark opposition proceedings against a device mark application filed by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.

Strengths

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  • FERRERE's proactive approach to cross-border matters is highly valued, as is their focused and commercially relevant advice. The firm is a strong choice for highly complex matters.

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  • FERRERE has excellent knowledge of the local market and provides high-quality strategic IP advice. The team combines a strong sense of responsibility with a pragmatic approach and consistently delivers work of a very high standard.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Agustín Mayer West
    Agustín Mayer West

    Agustín Mayer West

    Eminent practitioner Agustín Mayer West garners significant praise from market interviewees due to his track record in the Uruguayan intellectual property market.

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  • Alejandro Alterwain
    Alejandro Alterwain

    Alejandro Alterwain

    Highly regarded partner Alejandro Alterwain is well placed to advise clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property matters in Uruguay, including trade marks, patents and copyright.

    • Alejandro Alterwain demonstrates a sharp approach to advising on risks and impacts beyond the immediate issue at hand. We particularly value this ability.

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  • Martín Pesce
    Martín Pesce

    Martín Pesce

    Partner Martín Pesce enjoys strong recognition for his activity in the intellectual property field in Uruguay, including trade mark opposition proceedings and data privacy matters.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Martín Pesce. He has extensive knowledge of the issues we face.

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  • María Eugenia Contreras
    María Eugenia Contreras

    María Eugenia Contreras

    Associate-to-watch María Eugenia Contreras amasses praise from interviewees for her support on intellectual property matters in Uruguay.

    • María Eugenia Contreras is a knowledgeable lawyer who is highly responsive and provides concise, practical advice. I particularly appreciate her professional handling of complex cross-border matters.

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