Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
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Provided by Meythaler & Zambrano
M&Z focuses on litigating complex disputes, often involving the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life sciences industries. Our attorneys have successfully handled some of the country's most significant intellectual property litigation for its clients. We also handle important appellate matters that have shaped the substantive direction and development of intellectual property law.
Client portfolio include the world's most renowned companies, wh rely on us to protect their most important intellectual property assets, as well as against acts that jeopardize their fundamental business interests. Extensive litigation experience means that our clients' intellectual property is best protected. Also, we represent smaller entities, including individuals, seeking to enforce exclusive rights to their inventions or technology.
M&Z also represents a diverse set of clients in matters involving consumer products manufacturing, energy, media, telecommunications, technology, and hardware and electronics. Besides, provides comprehensive services in trademark and copyright, anti-piracy, patent, data privacy, and technology transfer matters.
Professional Spotlight: José Meythaler, who has been recognized by Chambers "for the consistently high quality of his work", "a leading pharmaceutical patent expert who has handled many high-profile patent cases for international pharmaceutical giants". He was considered the "Patent Attorney of the Year in Ecuador".
Chambers Review
Meythaler & Zambrano possesses an esteemed IP practice group that provides a range of IP services to clients from the pharmaceutical industry on their patent portfolios. The intellectual property team has experience advising on patent applications, compulsory licensing, and infringement and nullity actions. Meythaler & Zambrano has additional expertise in assisting with contentious trade mark and copyright mandates.
Work Highlights
- Meythaler & Zambrano provided trade mark management for Mera Marcas Sociedad Anónima de Capital Variable in Latin America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In Meythaler & Zambrano, I have trusted partners on the ground who keep me informed on all strategic matters related to my cases. Their service level and responsiveness are very strong."
"In Meythaler & Zambrano, I have trusted partners on the ground who keep me informed on all strategic matters related to my cases. Their service level and responsiveness are very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Partner José Meythaler Baquero is commended by clients for his prowess in IP-related matters in Ecuador. Market commentators recognise his litigation skills in patent-related matters and his experience with clients from the pharmaceutical industry.
"José Meythaler Baquero demonstrates knowledge and experience in his interventions and interactions. He generates security and trust."
Associate-to-watch María Belén Rivera Lima enters the table after being highly praised for her intellectual property knowledge.
"María Belén Rivera Lima knows the IP world in and out. She is always attentive to any issues that could harm our trade marks, giving us a lot of support and being always available 24/7."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
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Eli Lily & Company
FMC Corp
GlaxoSmithKlein
Merck Frosst
Nagravision
Novartis
Pfizer
Schering-Plough
Takeda Oncology
Warner Lambert
Industries
Provided by Meythaler & Zambrano
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Cosmetics
Energy
Food & Beverage
Media
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Research & Development
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Tourism