Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
About
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
We have substantial experience in preventive consulting, strategic planning for intellectual property protection, audits, litigation and all kinds of registration processes, control and oversight of invention patents, industrial designs, utility models, distinctive signs (marks, commercial slogans, trade names) and copyrights at both the national and international level. A specialized department provides advice on health regulation matters to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food & beverage companies.
Chambers Review
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados offers extensive experience assisting local and international clients with trade mark prosecution, opposition actions and nullity claims. The team is also adept at dealing with patent and copyright infringements. The firm is frequently retained by notable clients active in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. New additions to its client roster include Gymshark, the American College of Surgeons and Minera Veta Dorada.
Work Highlights
- Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados advised EnerGigaon the registration of trade name ALTOKE MARKET.
Strengths
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"Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados' team is proactive and collaborative. They offer us a range of possible solutions for important issues."
"Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados' team is proactive and collaborative. They offer us a range of possible solutions for important issues."
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner Bruno Merchor Valderrama garners significant praise from interviewees for his practice in the Peruvian patents arena.
"I trust Bruno Merchor Valderrama a lot, both in his professional capacity and as a person. He offers very good support and strategies."
Dynamic partner Piero Calderón continues to impress following significant recognition from market interviewees for his skilful support in IP infringement proceedings and copyright matters.
"Piero Calderón's legal recommendations are always precise and well informed. Despite his young age, he possesses a wealth of knowledge that sets him apart and he's become a trusted adviser."
Up-and-coming partner Johana Calderón receives praise from market respondents due to her experience in trade mark opposition and cancellation proceedings.
"Johana Calderón is an excellent member of the team, with a genuine passion for the legal profession. She's someone you can work with on both large portfolios as well as complex and emergency cases."
Associate-to-Watch Juliana del Águila is endorsed by interviewees for her support in IP matters in the Peruvian market.
"Juliana del Águila is always available and ready to resolve any question regarding trade marks or patents."
Ranked Lawyers at
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Peru
Members
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Liz León
Melissa Costa
Paola Armutt
Roxana Bacalla
Clients
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BatMark Limited
Bayer Pharma AG
Beiersdorf A.G
Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Business Software Alliance
Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston S.A.C. (Peruvian subs
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
Fox Latin American Channel LLC
Microsoft Corporation
Novartis Pharma
Industries
Provided by Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
Automobiles & parts, consumer product manufacturing, education, health care, media, pharmaceuticals & life sciences, software & computer services.
Food & Drink Producers
Retail
Telecommunications
Travel & Leisure