Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 5
Email address
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+52 (55) 56.59.40.20About
Provided by C & L ATTORNEYS
C&L has extensive experience in trademark prosecution and trademark litigation, currently managing Trademark Portfolios in Mexico and Latin America for high profile clients.
The firms' trademark and distinctive signs practice offers sound advice on registrability of marks by conducting preliminary clearance search and the firm assists clients with a strategic cost-effective approach to secure its client’s IP rights.
C&L has extensive experience in global patent application, drafting and prosecuting. The team advises and guides clients to successfully transit the constantly shifting legal landscape not only in Mexico but overseas through its network of firms around the world.
C&L lawyers possess advanced technical backgrounds to advise on patentability and validity, provide opinions and conduct due diligence. Furthermore, the legal team will coordinate with its team of engineers to counsel clients on how to create and manage their patent portfolio.
C&L IP Litigation and Enforcement practice is second to none when enforcing IP rights thru infringment actions or criminal complaints, and when litigating cancellation actions before the MTO and Federal Courts.
Chambers Review
C & L ATTORNEYS is a Mexico City-based IP boutique playing a dynamic role within the Mexican intellectual property arena. The team is qualified to handle a variety of mandates, including the management of trade mark portfolios, patent applications and design protection matters. It is regularly retained by Mexican and multinational companies from a wide range of industries spanning food and beverages, technology and pharmaceuticals.
Work Highlights
- C & L ATTORNEYS handled Starbucks' trade mark and patent portfolios in Mexico, which included obtaining the declaration of a well-known, famous mark for its 'FRAPPUCCINO' brand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"C & L ATTORNEYS' team demonstrates efficiency and expertise in navigating the Mexican intellectual property landscape, and understands the importance of prompt responses in time-sensitive matters."
"C & L ATTORNEYS' team demonstrates efficiency and expertise in navigating the Mexican intellectual property landscape, and understands the importance of prompt responses in time-sensitive matters."
Notable Practitioners
Mexico City-based partner Ana Castañeda is experienced in the prosecution and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trade marks and patents.
"Ana Castañeda always provides us with high-quality legal advice regarding our trade mark matters in Mexico. Her approach is proactive and commercially oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
C & L ATTORNEYS
Mexico
Members
Provided by C & L ATTORNEYS
Head of Department
Gabriela Aceves
Jorge Leon
Head of Department
Maria Fernanda Rodriguez
Industries
Provided by C & L ATTORNEYS
Aerospace
Automotive
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Technology & Services
Construction & materials
Electrical
Electronics
Fashion & Luxury goods
Food & Beverages
Gaming
Healthcare
Hospitality & leisure
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Media
Medical Devices
Mining
Pharmaceutical
Professional services
Retail
Technology hardware
Tobacco industry