Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Silva
Since its inception, SILVA's Intellectual Property Department has strategically addressed the legal service requirements in Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Corporate matters for domestic and international clients worldwide. With the goal of protecting and enhancing their clients' business identity and assets, SILVA's Department boasts one of the most exceptional multidisciplinary teams in the market. Their attorneys and technical professionals, including civil engineers, have graduated from renowned schools and completed postgraduate studies.
SILVA's services encompass Industrial Property, Copyright, and Data Protection, provided by lawyers and professionals specialized in various industries. Through collaborative work, the team offers comprehensive guidance to achieve objectives and maintain leadership in the field. The Department has successfully fostered collaborations with 70% of Chilean universities, particularly in technology transfer matters. This includes drafting and reviewing co-research contracts, invention assignment agreements, NDAs, and material transfer agreements, among others.
Additionally, SILVA has implemented SilvaNET with great success, a unique legal software that manages and coordinates all IP-related work of the departments, from instructions to billing. The system integrates INAPI and TDPI databases, ensuring quick and automated responses to all the firm's tasks.
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Silva is a renowned law firm that offers comprehensive intellectual property advice in Chile. Its impressive Chilean and international clientele hails from the media and entertainment, telecommunications, and food and beverage industries. Silva's practice encompasses trade mark and patent portfolio management and copyright infringement cases, as well as contentious proceedings before the INAPI, the TDPI and Chile's Supreme Court.
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Silva represented Bayona in filing a trademark opposition against NIKE Innovative before the Intellectual Property Tribunal (TDPI).
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Silva's clarity and openness inspire confidence in their work, with strong expertise shown through detailed answers and clear communication throughout.
Silva has strong knowledge of the trade mark registration process, and has a team of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers who are always available.
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Partner Andrés Grunewaldt is a well-regarded partner who has longstanding experience in the IP field in Chile. He is based in Santiago, where he advises clients on a range of intellectual property matters, including contentious copyright and patent proceedings.
Andrés Grunewaldt has broad and extensive knowledge of intellectual property, which he communicates in a simple and efficient way.
Juan Pablo Silva is a professional with excellent knowledge of intellectual property, and I enjoy working with him for his expertise and experience.
Noteworthy partner Rodrigo León is a well-reputed practitioner in Chile's intellectual property sphere. He offers expertise in contentious matters in the area, notably in copyrights mandates.
Rodrigo León stands out in copyright and artificial intelligence matters, bringing valuable insight to areas of growing importance in the market.
Francisco Silva not only demonstrates excellent professional ability, but also earns our trust and respect through his efficient, attentive and innovative service.
Associate-to-watch Luis Felipe Opazo is commended by clients for his intellectual property acumen and often manages trade mark applications for high-profile clients.
Luis Felipe Opazo is an expert in trade marks, with extensive knowledge of application types, success probabilities, and the full process through to acceptance.
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Ricardo Montero
Sebastián Alvarado
Luis Felipe Opazo
Guillermo Villarroel
Juan Pablo Silva Mir
Marcela Millán
Manuel Concha
Isidora Palma
Rodrigo Seura
Andrés Grunewaldt
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Practice area: Intellectual Property
Location: Chile
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