Intellectual Property - Colombia
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Zapata & Ríos Abogados Asociados houses an active intellectual property department that is recommended for its experience in handling both advisory and contentious copyright mandates. The legal team is often found assisting clients from media and entertainment, music, translation services and software sectors with their IP requirements in Colombia.
Strengths
Zapata & Ríos provides first-rate advice on copyright and related rights, backed by deep sector knowledge and genuine partner involvement. Their personalised approach ensures even the most complex matters receive direct attention, with prompt responses and thoroughly considered advice.
Work Highlights
Zapata & Ríos Abogados Asociados represented La Haus in the management and protection of its trade mark portfolio, including opposition proceedings concerning similar trade mark applications.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Fernando Zapata possesses a longstanding practice in the Colombian intellectual property space. He is particularly noted for his work in copyright law, including matters involving audiovisual and literary works.
Fernando Zapata is highly regarded for his experience and knowledge in copyright law. He has a deep understanding of the development of copyright at the national, regional and international levels.
Co-head of department Yecid Andrés Ríos Pinzón continues to be noted for his IP practice in Colombia. He has experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious intellectual property mandates.
Yecid Andrés Ríos is an excellent legal adviser with deep knowledge of intellectual property, supported by strong expertise in civil, commercial and procedural law.
