Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
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Provided by Ferrere Abogados
FERRERE has an expert full-range Intellectual Property practice group, covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, domain names, plant varieties, unfair competition. FERRERE offers IP registration, transactional and litigation services, including private litigation and anticounterfeiting.
It also has strong experience in areas related to Intellectual Property, such as data privacy, advertising, sports and entertainment law, IT, franchising and life sciences, among others.
The Intellectual Property department is staffed by highly qualified practitioners who advise multinational, regional and local clients in diverse industries, such as Telecommunications, Entertainment, Media, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Biotechnology and Information Technologies.
Chambers Review
Ferrere Abogados is a powerhouse with an expert department advising prestigious multinational clients on a wide range of IP matters. The firm has a noteworthy bench of practitioners who routinely assist clients with annulment and enforcement actions, as well as the registration and renewal of trade marks and patents. The team's expertise further extends to broadcasting rights and the implementation of privacy policies and marketing consent.
Work Highlights
- Ferrere defended Haribo in an ex-officio challenge launched by Bimbo against the registration of a sound trade mark.
Strengths
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"The Ferrere Abogados' team provides holistic assessments, showing expertise while giving practical and actionable advice.Its lawyers are incredibly responsive and always available."
"The Ferrere Abogados' team provides holistic assessments, showing expertise while giving practical and actionable advice.Its lawyers are incredibly responsive and always available."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Agustín Mayer West garners significant praise from market interviewees due to his track record in the Uruguayan legal market.
"Agustín Mayer West is a very intelligent and respected lawyer."
Highly regarded partner Alejandro Alterwain is well placed to advise clients across the full gamut of intellectual property matters, including trade marks, patents and copyrights in Uruguay.
"Alejandro Alterwain is a highly qualified professional in IP and data protection matters."
Up-and-coming partner Martín Pesce enjoys a strong recognition for his activity in the intellectual property field in Uruguay.
"Martín Pesce is a very informed lawyer who gives direct answers and is excellent in IP matters."
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