Department profile
Palacios & Asociados / Sercomi

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


Palacios & Asociados / Sercomi

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Counseling, advice, analysis and opinion for all areas of intellectual property (among these: patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, related rights, test data, new technologies) and what is related to the regulation of conduct in the market (unfair competition).

The Firm is a pioneer in the effective application of the protection of test data, "patent linkage", in the coordination and legal management of portfolios of distinctive signs (brands and other signs) and other categories protected locally and internationally. 

Palacios & Asociados / Sercomi permanently has technical professionals (chemists, engineers and pharmacists) on its team, providing specialized support in the areas of patents, industrial designs and utility models, as well as regulatory aspects.

Our experience in coordinating services with an international scope is recognized. Our services are also contracted by international organizations with an interest in IP, who see in our experience and practical knowledge of IP. at the regional level, a valuable element to support training, updating, analysis and proposal processes. Professionals from our Firm have participated in projects and analysis on the state of intellectual property in Central American countries, in programs sponsored by the European Union, USAID, USPTO, SIECA and local projects for the IDB, World Bank, WIPO .

Industries (1)

  • Consumer products, pharmaceutical, banking, food and beverages, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, insurance, entertainment, medical devices, chemicals.

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Intellectual Property - Guatemala

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Palacios & Asociados / Sercomi is a well-regarded intellectual property boutique that offers clients expertise across a wide range of issues in Guatemala. The legal team continues to stand out due to its significant know-how in the pharmaceutical arena. The law firm is also routinely retained to advise clients operating in the tobacco and food and beverage industries. The department is noted for its handling of contentious IP matters, including infringement issues and litigation proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Palacios & Asociados is efficient in responding to its clients' requests.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Marco Antonio Palacios
    Band 1Marco Antonio Palacios

    Marco Antonio Palacios

    Outstanding practitioner Marco Antonio Palacios remains a highly reputed figure among market commentators in the Guatemalan intellectual property arena, with a particular focus on litigation.

    • Marco Antonio Palacios is a regional reference in intellectual property matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
    • Marco Antonio Palacios is an extremely sophisticated lawyer who is super capable and client-oriented.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

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Guatemala

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