Jaime Mantilla Compte

Practice Areas

• Geographical Indications

• Industrial Designs

• Trademarks & Distinctive Signs

• Patents & Inventions

• Intellectual Property

• Personal Data Protection

• Advertising & Marketing Law

• Regulatory Law

• Dispute Resolution

Career

With over 20 years of experience, Jaime Mantilla Compte is a highly respected partner at Falconi Puig Abogados, focusing his practice on Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Advertising, Regulatory Law, and Dispute Resolution. He has built a solid reputation for providing comprehensive legal counsel and strategic litigation in complex civil and commercial matters, as well as mediation and arbitration.

Jaime advises national and multinational clients across industries on the enforcement, protection, licensing, and litigation of intellectual property rights, with a strong emphasis on trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, geographical indications, and domain names. His practice also includes guiding clients through the evolving landscape of advertising law, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and personal data protection, ensuring that businesses not only comply with legal frameworks but also mitigate risks in highly regulated markets.

Known for his practical approach and client-centered service, Jaime is valued for delivering tailored solutions that combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of his clients’ business objectives. His ability to integrate intellectual property strategy with regulatory compliance makes him a trusted legal advisor for companies seeking to safeguard innovation while navigating Ecuador’s legal system.

Professional Memberships

• Mediator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Ecuadorian Exporters Federation (FEDEXPOR).

• Mediator at the Mediation Center of the Ecuadorian Association of Intellectual Property (AEPI).

• President of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Quito).

• Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

• Member of the Ecuadorian Data Protection Association (AEPd).

• Member of the Data Protection Committee of the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).

• Member of the Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Publications

• Onetrust Data Guidance, Ecuador: Updates of the Data Protection Bill, 2021.

• Onetrust Data Guidance, Ecuador: Overview of data Protection law, 2021.

• International Trademark Association (INTA) Bulletin, ECUADOR: Data Protection Law Approved, 2021.

• Onetrust Data Guidance, Ecuador: The Data protection bill and Habeas data as enforcement mechanism, 2020.

• OneTrust DataGuidance, Ecuador: Personal data protection during the Coronavirus pandemic, 2020.

• Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA), Chapter Ecuador – Privacy Law: A Global Legal Perspective on Data Protection Relating to Advertising and Marketing, 2020.

• Innovación y propiedad intelectual: tendencias siglo XXI – Universidad del Rosario – Tirant lo Blanch, Ambush marketing ¿un área gris en la práctica publicitaria?, 2020

Work Highlights

• Advised multinational corporations on the protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights in Ecuador, including high-stakes opposition and cancellation actions.

• Acted as legal counsel in complex arbitration and mediation proceedings in civil and commercial disputes.

• Successfully assisted companies in adapting to Ecuador’s evolving data protection framework, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

• Provided strategic guidance on advertising and consumer protection cases, safeguarding client reputation and reducing liability exposure.

Industry Sector Expertise

Intellectual Property strategy, protection, enforcement, and litigation.

Data protection and privacy compliance.

Consumer protection and advertising regulation.

Regulatory compliance in highly supervised industries.

Mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.

Languages Spoken

Spanish (native), English (professional).

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Ecuador

Experience

Over two decades of experience advising and representing clients in IP, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters at both national and international levels.

Clients

Jaime advises multinationals such as PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Beiersdorf, as well as leading local companies including NIRSA, Banco Guayaquil, and Universal Sweet Industries. He has also brought in strategic clients such as ETERNA, American Airlines, and Stanley, strengthening the firm’s footprint across key national and international sectors.