Pellerano & Messina 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. Viafirma, JJ Martin Group and Brandstock Services are among the firm's new client wins.

"Pellerano & Messina offer a very good service. They have a team of highly experienced lawyers who have a good understanding of the Dominican business context, which makes processes more efficient for their clients."

Pellerano & Messina advised Viafirma on its trade mark prosecution mandates, as well as the management and protection of its intellectual property portfolio across the region.

Ana Isabel Messina "is an excellent lawyer whose most valuable asset is having an extensive and precise knowledge of the Dominican intellectual property sphere," according to a client, who adds: "She provides accurate advice in a short period of time." Ana Isabel Messina boasts significant experience in the area, having been a former president of the Dominican Association of Intellectual Property.

Star associate Adelin Villalobos elicits significant market praise for her practice in this space, with one client reporting: "She provides quick, efficient and specific responses to our questions." Another interviewee enthuses: "She has a great background in intellectual property, which is very evident in the services she provides."