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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
Messina International deliver high-level, personalised intellectual property advice, and they are able to draw up complex strategies from the very first moment the case is presented to them.
Work Highlights
Messina International was retained by Productos Chef to bring legal actions against Induveca for infringement of IP rights and cease and desist notices.
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.
Ana Isabel Messina is a super receptive and proactive lawyer. We have constant communication with her and I trust in her work.
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 Villalobos is a very proactive lawyer who replies to our enquiries quickly. You can tell she knows a lot about intellectual property and the relevant authorities.