Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
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About
Provided by Carey
The protection of intangible assets has become one of the most critical legal areas as companies continue to expand and protect their technologies, brands, products, data and services.
Carey, a market leader in Intellectual Property matters in Chile, provides strategic, commercial and litigation advice to a wide range of companies in the energy, infrastructure, mining, transportation, technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors.
The Intellectual Property group advises clients with a multidisciplinary approach, identifying and protecting intellectual property rights at each stage of the innovation lifecycle.
The vast majority of the team’s lawyers have specialised studies in IP, both in Chile and abroad. The same applies to patent specialists who have advanced scientific degrees, which they combine with a deep and technical knowledge of the industry. The group works closely with Carey's litigation and public law departments.
Chambers Review
Carey is a stellar full-service firm that offers an outstanding practice in Chile's intellectual property field. The bench is well equipped to handle complex matters, including patent and trade mark prosecution. The department's prestigious clients look to the firm to protect their rights through IP litigation, such as cancellation and opposition matters. The law firm stands out for its advice to Chilean and international clients from a wide variety of industries, including sports clothing, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
Work Highlights
- Carey represented Wenco on an infringement of patent action against KD Pack.
Strengths
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"Carey's intellectual property team stands out for its solid knowledge in the field and for providing the client with a quick and comprehensive analysis of the cases and the possible courses of action."
"Carey has the ability to respond from the simplest to the most complex issues, always with rigorous and excellent results. It truly is a luxury to have a team that is 100% committed."
"Carey's intellectual property team stands out for its solid knowledge in the field and for providing the client with a quick and comprehensive analysis of the cases and the possible courses of action."
"Carey has the ability to respond from the simplest to the most complex issues, always with rigorous and excellent results. It truly is a luxury to have a team that is 100% committed."
Notable Practitioners
Renowned practitioner and co-head of department Francisco Carey is widely regarded as a top choice for intellectual property matters in Chile. He operates a broad practice providing expert advice on trade marks and patents.
"Francisco is an excellent lawyer who stands out for his solid knowledge and the speed with which he proposes real, solid and feasible solutions."
"Francisco Carey is a top-tier lawyer. His handling of the subjects can't be compared; he is simply an expert."
Long-standing partner and co-head of department Guillermo Carey is highlighted for his strategic and expert advice on intellectual property matters in Chile.
"Guillermo Carey is an exceptional professional who stands out in tech-related intellectual property issues."
Co-head of department Fernando García is based in Santiago, where he routinely advises a range of clients on IP matters in Chile. He is noted for his advice on patent protection.
"Fernando García has a great commercial vision. He understands the problems and lays out the correct scenarios to address them."
Associate-to-watch Catalina Aldunate is lauded for her experience supporting clients with their IP-related rights in the Chilean market.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Chile
Members
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Clients
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Algramo
Clorox
Codelco
Crocs
Essity
IMDEX
Mercado Libre
Nestlé
Wenco
WildFoods
Industries
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Chemicals
Food and Beverage
Mining
Online marketplace
Retail
Wood, paper and cellulose