Latin America Guide 2026 : 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 advised Lleidanetworks Serveis Telematics on patent applications for innovative methods to certify electronic notifications through a communication provider, and to certify electronic contracts using digital certificates and secure communications to recipients.
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Posse Herrera Ruiz has outstanding knowledge of intellectual property, showing strong leadership, proactivity, subject-matter expertise and genuine empathy with the client.
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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 leading figure in the Colombian intellectual property sector. We have complete trust in her advice.
Helena Camargo Williamson is outstanding, both personally and professionally. She radiates calm, clarity and strong values, and there's always something to learn from her.
Head of Intellectual Property
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Global 2026
Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Colombia
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