Intellectual Property

What the team is known for

Notable team experienced providing assistance on a broad mix of IP issues. Covers both trade marks and patent concerns, including handling prosecution, enforcement and litigation. Also acts for clients on copyright infringement and anti-counterfeiting cases. New additions to the client roster include Juul Labs and Latin America Sports.

Strengths

A client rates the team "ten out of ten," appreciating "their excellent handling of trade mark registrations and the alternative options they provide to clients."

Work highlights

Defended Sodimac Colombia in a number of infringement cases regarding the company's tricolour logo.

Notable practitioners

Associate-to-watch Camilo Suárez focuses his practice on contentious IP mandates. One interviewee enthuses: "He is actively involved in the work and very assertive when providing advice and his opinion."

"Very good" associate-to-watch Gerardo Flórez garners praise from a peer who states: "I would love to have him on my team." Flórez is especially active in copyright mandates and managing domestic and international trade mark portfolios.

Department head Mauricio Patiño Bonnet is an established figure in the Colombian IP sphere. One interviewee describes Patiño Bonnet as "great," while another highlights his "leading position" within his firm. His expertise encompasses  trade mark prosecution and infringement.