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LEGALSA

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala

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LEGALSA manages all types of intellectual property issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. Our team is amply experienced in strategic management of international IP portfolios; procurement, maintenance, enforcement, purchase, sale, licensing and franchising of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and domains; IP litigation against unfair competition, counterfeiting, piracy and other infringements on IP rights, including unregistered IP.

Our team specializes in Internet Law and e-commerce. We advise clients on contracts for online business, websites and applications, as well as on issues of online security and protection against cybercrime

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Intellectual Property - Guatemala

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

LEGALSA fields an active intellectual property practice group that boasts an established position within the Guatemalan legal market. The department is known for advising local and international clients in the agribusiness, food and beverage, fashion and technology industries on the protection of their intellectual property rights in Guatemala. The legal team handles trade mark prosecution, as well as infringement and opposition proceedings, registrations, renewals and the transfer of IP rights.

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Work Highlights

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  • LEGALSA advised Paypal on the management of its Guatemalan trade mark portfolio, as well as the defence and enforcement of its trade mark rights in the country.

Strengths

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  • LEGALSA responds very quickly. The lawyers show good management of trade marks and they explain the procedures and steps to follow clearly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Karina Calderón
    Karina Calderón

    Karina Calderón

    Market-leading department head Karina Calderón is renowned for her experience and prowess handling a range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters for both domestic and international clients. She routinely advises on trade mark registrations, prosecutions and renewals as well as the transfer of IP rights.

    • Karina Calderón maintains a close level of communication with the client while providing specialised advice and an equitable approach.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
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  • Oscar Herrera
    Oscar Herrera

    Oscar Herrera

    Associate-to-watch Oscar Herrera regularly assists clients with an array of intellectual property mandates in Guatemala, including patent application and trade mark opposition matters.

    • Oscar Herrera maintains direct and attentive follow-up on his clients' requests.

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