BGAL Asociados

BGAL ASOCIADOS is a boutique firm specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) matters, Regulatory Law, and Advertising Law. Founded in 2018, the firm has gained vast combined experience through its partners, counselors, and associates, with more than 30 years of excellent professional practice.

The firm's unique approach combines deep legal knowledge with a thorough understanding of its clients' industries and sectors. This allows for responsive, proactive, and tailored counseling and delivers business-focused strategic legal solutions, setting us apart in the legal field.

Under the leadership of two well-recognized Intellectual Property specialists—Inti Alva Espinoza and Flor Bermúdez —BGAL Asociados has quickly established and positioned itself as a leading firm in its expertise practice areas and at the forefront of providing practical solutions to complex legal issues. Nowadays, it is recognized by different national and international publications.

BGAL Asociados is frequently praised by various international directories and considered outstanding professionals in the field, which is why they have earned a solid reputation in the legal profession.

The team's professionalism is reflected in its partners and the impeccable practice of its Of Counsel, John Murphy. Murphy has more than 30 years of experience in trademark, trade dress, and unfair competition, with a particular focus on US law.

John Murphy brings a wealth of experience, having represented clients in numerous cases before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and US Federal Courts. His professional practice covers a wide range of services, including conducting searches and drafting opinions on trademark registration, trademark maintenance, and legal proceedings before the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board concerning trademarks registered in the United States, including opposition and cancellation proceedings and ex-parted appeals.

It is also essential to highlight the participation of John Murphy, who has represented clients in cases before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and before US Federal Courts. His professional practice covers conducting searches and drafting opinions on trademark registration, trademark maintenance, and legal proceedings before the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board concerning trademarks registered in the United States, including opposition and cancellation proceedings and ex-parted appeals.

It is also essential to underscore the esteemed reputation of Senior Associate Oscar Flores, whose practice and knowledge have earned high praise in the IP legal sector and from his clients.

Oscar's practice focuses on IP litigation, prosecution, and counseling. He litigates invalidation, non-use cancellation, infringement actions, and opposition proceedings before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). He also manages administrative appeals, Amparo proceedings (Constitutional remedy) concerning IP rights, and litigation before Mexican Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court.

He's also a constant speaker at IP conferences and a columnist in prestigious legal Journals.