Ana Castañeda

Practice Areas

Trade mark strategy & counseling

Trade mark office proceedings

Trade mark prosecution

IP transactions

Patent strategy & counseling

Patent prosecution

Professional Memberships

INTA, AIPPI, AIPLA and is a registered observer for APAA.

Career

Ana has built a distinguished career in intellectual property law spanning more than 20 years. With a strong technical background complementing her legal expertise, she has become widely recognised as one of Mexico’s foremost patent leaders.

She began her practice specialising in trade mark prosecution and litigation, and has since developed a reputation as a leading IP practitioner.

Ana is recognised in the WTR 1000, IP STARS, IAM Patent 1000 and Chambers & Partners as a leading figure in trade marks. She is also acknowledged for her patent expertise, having guided numerous clients through complex drafting, filing, and enforcement matters under both the Patent Cooperation Treaty and the Paris Convention.

She is an active member of international professional associations, regularly contributes to industry publications, and frequently speaks at conferences on licensing, portfolio management, and patents. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to excellence, client service, and innovation in intellectual property law, positioning her as a trusted adviser to both domestic and international clients.

Languages Spoken

Spanish, English, French.

Work Highlights

- Ana acted as lead prosecutor in a landmark opposition case, securing victory for Inner Mongolia Yili against The Coca‑Cola Company.

- She made headlines by successfully representing Tigercat International in proceedings against Volkswagen AG, obtaining trade mark registration for TCI despite the existence of a senior TSI registration.

- Ana also advised Virgin Enterprise Ltd. in relation to potential cancellation proceedings against SpaceX, challenging the mark HYPERLOOP on the basis of non‑distinctiveness.

- In addition, she developed and executed the legal strategy as lead prosecutor in the high‑profile Meta Ready vs. Meta trade mark controversy, arguing that META had become a diluted term and had lost distinctiveness within Class 9.