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Viteri & Viteri

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


Viteri & Viteri

About

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The Intellectual Property Department at Viteri & Viteri has long been regarded as the industry leader in Guatemala.  With almost a century of experience in the field of Intellectual Property, Viteri & Viteri has assembled a large portfolio with important clients from every industry.

With a highly specialized and experienced team, the firm provides a comprehensive array of legal services in the field Intellectual Property. 

Ernesto R. Viteri Echeverría is the department head, has practiced in the field for over 60 years. He has worked on the drafting of the important legislation governing Intellectual Property in Guatemala. 

Mr. Ernesto J. Viteri Arriola holds an LL.M. from New York University and is very well regarded in Guatemala. 

Mrs. Pilar Ogarrio Block joined the IP team at Viteri & Viteri for over 20 years and is experienced in prosecuting trademark matters before the Guatemalan Trademark Office and the Guatemalan Ministry of Economy.

Mr. Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri holds an LL.M. from George Washington University with a focus on Patent Law and attended the summer program at the Max Planck Center for Intellectual Property Law in Munich, Germany.

The IP team at Viteri & Viteri has recently been retained by an important client to investigate, file and prosecute over twenty trademark and trade dress cases located in different jurisdictions within Guatemala. 

The IP team at Viteri & Viteri has recently successfully represented Tiffany & Co. in a complex trademark infringement case.

Industries (26)

  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Consumer Products
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Agrochemicals
  • Chemicals
  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemicals
  • Hospitality
  • Food & Beverages
  • Spirits
  • Retail
  • Fashion
  • Information Technology
  • Professional Services
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Machinery
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotech
  • Entertainment
  • Services
  • Financial Services
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Guatemala

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Viteri & Viteri possesses a reputable intellectual property practice that is noted for its experience managing sizeable trade mark portfolios in Guatemala. The law firm is often sought out by Guatemalan and international clients to file and renew trade marks, as well as to deal with infringement and enforcement actions before the Registry of Intellectual Property. The legal team is known for counselling clients in the fashion and cosmetics sectors, as well as for advising on the preparation and filing of patents in the agricultural and biotech sectors.

Notable practitioners

Ernesto Viteri Echeverría and Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri are the key client contacts at the firm.

Members

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  • Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri

  • Maria del Pilar Ogarrio Block

  • Ernesto José Viteri Arriola

    Head of Department

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