Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
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Provided by LEGALSA
LEGALSA manages all types of intellectual property issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. Our team is amply experienced in strategic management of international IP portfolios; procurement, maintenance, enforcement, purchase, sale, licensing and franchising of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and domains; IP litigation against unfair competition, counterfeiting, piracy and other infringements on IP rights, including unregistered IP.
Our team specializes in Internet Law and e-commerce. We advise clients on contracts for online business, websites and applications, as well as on issues of online security and protection against cybercrime
Chambers Review
LEGALSA fields an active intellectual property practice group that boasts an established position within the Guatemalan legal market. The department is known to advise clients from the agribusiness, food and beverage, fashion and technology industries on the protection of their intellectual property rights in Guatemala. The legal team handles trade mark prosecution, as well as infringement and opposition proceedings, registrations, renewals and the transfer of IP rights.
Work Highlights
- LEGALSA represented Cabcorp in a trade mark infringement defence case in Guatemala.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LEGALSA's lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge and give their clients certainty that their matters are in good hands."
"LEGALSA has a very helpful team. They help us solve the issues and are quick to reply."
"LEGALSA's lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge and give their clients certainty that their matters are in good hands."
"LEGALSA has a very helpful team. They help us solve the issues and are quick to reply."
Notable Practitioners
Noteworthy department head Karina Calderón is acknowledged for her experience and prowess handling a range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. She routinely advises on trade mark registrations, prosecutions and renewals as well as the transfer of IP rights.
"Karina Calderón is an excellent professional in the IP field and has always provided gratifying treatment and support."
Associate-to-watch Oscar Herrera enters the rankings this year on the back of superb market feedback. He provides assistance in an array of intellectual property mandates including patent application and trade mark opposition matters.
"Oscar Herrera has shown professionalism and experience in the IP field."