Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The IP Department is lead by Partner Mauricio Patiño whorelies on 3 Senior Associates acting as directors of different and specializedinternal practices, which results in sharper and "tailored made"legal advice to satisfy client's needs. Zoraida Fonseca heads the localtrademark and parent area; Camilo Suarez leads the IP enforcement and unfaircompetition litigation and foreign patent practice; and Gerardo Florez is incharge of the management of foreign trademark portfolios, copyright, domainnames, data protection, start-ups and health registration matters.
Even though the Department is recognized for providing IPtraditional counsel, our team is renowned for providing added value servicesincluding but no limited to drafting of IP manuals; registration ofnon-conventional trademarks; training of client's personnel in intellectualproperty matters; active seeking of advanced IP infringements; settlement andIP dispute resolutions; unfair competition litigation; advice to technologystartup companies; sanitary matters in the pharma, foodstuffs and cosmeticssectors; strategic management of local client's portfolios abroad with presencein more than 120 countries; advise on data protection issues; among others.
Chambers Review
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a notable team that is experienced in providing assistance on a broad mix of intellectual property issues in Colombia. The department covers both trade marks and patent concerns, including handling prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, and also acts for clients in copyright infringement and anti-counterfeiting cases. Warner Bros Discovery is a new addition to the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised RCN Televisión on its world-wide trade mark registration programme for TV and movie production, broadcasting, and streaming services in 169 countries, including Colombia.
Strengths
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"I am totally impressed with the firm’s incredible depth of knowledge and ability to face difficult matters. We are dealing with a very complex case, and they created an amazing solution to face it."
"I am totally impressed with the firm’s incredible depth of knowledge and ability to face difficult matters. We are dealing with a very complex case, and they created an amazing solution to face it."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Mauricio Patiño Bonnet enjoys a long-standing track record in the Colombian intellectual property arena, assisting clients with both trade marks and patent mandates.
"He handles all trade mark, industrial property, and intellectual property matters for our company, and he has always guaranteed professionalism and timely and accurate solutions for us."
Up-and-coming partner Gerardo Flórez is well versed in Colombian copyright and trade mark law, assisting both local and international clients.
"Gerardo has extensive knowledge in the field. He knows how to identify opportunities and processes for the best result and focuses on having good options to make the most of the company's resources."
Star associate Camilo Suárez continues to draw outstanding market recognition for his solid expertise in the intellectual property domain. He offers a solid practice advising clients on contentious IP mandates in Colombia.
"He has outstanding diligence, responsibility, and kindness. His in-depth knowledge and ability to efficiently and effectively address matters show his unwavering commitment to client satisfaction."
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Clients
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Arent Fox LLP
Bosch
Bridgestone
Comercializadora Arturo Calle S.A.S
Daimler AG
Decameron Colombia S.A.S.
Despegar
Digitalware
Discovery Channel
Fila Luxembourg S.A.R.L.
Garoto and Galderma
Henkel
Hoffman La Roche
JUUL LABS INC
John Deere
Latin America Sports LLC
Louis Vuitton
Millennium Pharmaceuticals
Nestlé
PPG Industries Ohio Inc.
Postobón S.A.
RCN Televisión
Sanofi Aventis
Societé des Produits Nestlè S.A.
Sodimac Colombia S.A.
Summit Entertainment
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Visa
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