Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia
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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz´ IP practice has a very strong network all around Latin America and the Caribbean. We offer centralization filing, prosecution and consultancy through our One Stop Service (one instruction letter, one point of contact and one invoice).
The firm provides a true understanding of the issues involved in handling complex global patent and trademark portfolios. That is why it offers a proven, successful, business-oriented and cost-efficient centralized service for IP filing and prosecution in Latin-American and Caribbean countries, through a one-stop value generating solution.
We represent foreign and domestic clients in all Intellectual Property matters including patent and trademark clearance, prosecution and litigation, copyrights’ protection, due diligence investigations, drafting and negotiation of IP licenses and obtaining health registrations.
Clients highlight the team’s experience in managing significant portfolios and designing strategies for IP rights protection and enforcement, its commitment to going the “extra mile”, its strong litigation skills and extensive due diligence experience.
The team works closely with the dispute resolution practice in IP Litigation and in anti-counterfeiting suits and unfair competition claims.
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Posse Herrera Ruiz has a well-regarded intellectual property practice group in Colombia that continues to advise a high-profile clientele on both trade mark and patent filings, as well as related infringement cases and relevant litigation. The firm's expertise also extends to handling the registration and protection of trade marks for new cannabis players. The IP department is supplemented by an established life sciences team.
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Posse Herrera Ruiz represented Grupo Industrial Emprex in a trade mark dispute with Oxohotel concerning opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Colombian Superintendence of Industry and Commerce.
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Posse Herrera Ruiz provides us with strategic support across trade mark mandates with unquestionable expertise. The quality of their service is exceptional, as the team is always responsive, solution-oriented, and willing to go the extra mile.
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Market-leading practitioner Helena Camargo Williamson leads Posse Herrera Ruiz's intellectual property department. She enjoys extensive experience assisting clients with the full gamut of trade mark portfolio matters, including management, protection and enforcement.
Helena Camargo Williamson is a standout professional, demonstrating excellence and mastery in all matters entrusted to her. With her extensive experience in trade mark law and remarkable track record, she is perfectly qualified to lead the firm in protecting our portfolio.
The simplicity and humanity with which Helena Camargo Williamson approaches strategies make her stand out as a well-rounded lawyer who shares her experience in every consultation. Her client service is strong and her commercial vision is excellent.
Associate-to-watch Juan Sebastián González is recognised by market sources for his dynamic IP practice in Colombia. He frequently advises domestic and international clients on trade mark proceedings, publicity rights and related litigation matters.
Juan Sebastián González is an analytical and up-to-date lawyer with sound judgement and an excellent command of intellectual property law.
Head of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Juan Sebastián González
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Colombia
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