Intellectual Property - Dominican Republic
What the team is known for
Messina International is an established intellectual property firm with a growing presence in the Dominican Republic's IP market. Its noted practitioners frequently assist a notable roster of international clients with the management and maintenance of their IP portfolios, including trade mark searches, registrations, renewals and patent prosecution. The team is also active representing clients in infringement cases and anti-counterfeiting mandates, gaining further recognition for its growing copyright practice.
Strengths
"They are excellent. They are our eyes and we trust them since, being in another country, we do not know the laws of the country, so before taking a step or making a decision, we always consult them."
Notable practitioners
Ana Isabel Messina boasts significant experience in the area, having been a former president of the Dominican Association of Intellectual Property. She is able to represent clients in matters involving trade marks and portfolio management. "An excellent professional with an incredibly prestigious track record at an international level."
Up-and-coming practitioner Adelin Villalobos elicits significant market praise for her practice in this space. She is acquainted with IP rights, including trade mark issues. "Adelin is a highly trained professional who knows every detail of the process and offers extremely quick responses."