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Santamarina y Steta SC

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2027 : Mexico


Santamarina y Steta SC

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Our IP team handles matters involving the protection and defense of intangible property, including patents, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, slogans, trade names, copyrights, transfer of technology, plant varieties (breeder certificates), trade secrets, domain names and other related rights. Our services include preparing and filing all types of applications for protecting intellectual property rights as well as preparing and prosecution of infringement actions, cancellation actions and non-use cancellation actions. We have extensive experience in handling IP claims before federal administrative courts, as well as constitutional writs of amparo review. 

Our IP group includes lawyers who are members of IP professional associations, including the Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle, the International Trademark Association, Interamerican Intellectual Property Association, the Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Intellectuelle, and the Mexican Association for Intellectual Property Protection. Additionally, 

S+S has contacts in law located in most of the countries of the world, including countries that are members of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property Rights and the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and particularly the United States of America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. These contacts help us coordinate our clients’ representation world-wide, in IP matters.

Clients (10)

  • GRUPO POSADAS, S.A.B. DE C.V.
  • RASSINI, S.A.B. DE C.V.
  • CITIZEN WATCH COMPANY
  • HERSHEY CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY CORP.
  • KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE
  • BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
  • TAKEDA
  • JACK DANIEL’S PROPERTIES, INC.
  • GENERAL MOTORS LLC
  • SNAPCHAT

Industries (9)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Travel & Leisure

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Intellectual Property - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Santamarina y Steta is a well-reputed full-service firm with a solid practice in the intellectual property arena in Mexico City. The team is active providing services in patent and trade mark registration and enforcement. Santamarina y Steta's client roster features companies from the retail, consumer product manufacturing and agribusiness spheres.

Work Highlights

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  • Santamarina y Steta advised LIEB Internacional on its rights over the 'HOYO DE MONTERREY' cigars trade mark, which was disputed by the Cuban government.

Strengths

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  • Santamarina y Steta have extensive knowledge of the intellectual property field. They are attentive and focused on delivering practical business solutions.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Pablo Pérez Zea
    Band 2José Pablo Pérez Zea

    José Pablo Pérez Zea

    Well-regarded partner José Pablo Pérez Zea boasts expertise in patent and trade mark issues in Mexico, including contentious mandates.
    • José Pablo Pérez Zea is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable and business-oriented.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Daniel Legaspi
    Band 4Daniel Legaspi

    Daniel Legaspi

    Partner Daniel Legaspi has expertise in trade mark applications and intellectual property asset protection.

    • Daniel Legaspi provides quick answers to complex issues, always taking into account the business context.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

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