Intellectual Property - Chile
What the team is known for
Sargent & Krahn is a market-leading law firm in Chile that provides outstanding advice on a vast array of matters related to intellectual property and boasts strong expertise in patent matters. The Santiago-based department is sought after to assist with judicial and administrative trade mark oppositions, complex anti-counterfeiting mandates and contentious copyright proceedings, and is often retained by multinational companies hailing from the technology, media, and food and beverage industries.
Strengths
"Sargent & Krahn efficiently and professionally handle the changes experienced in intellectual property matters due to evolving laws and dynamics."
"Sargent & Krahn are very proactive, know the Chilean legislation and are up to date about the law. They understand matters from a business perspective and provide creative advice."
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Juan Pablo Egaña is a distinguished practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work and longstanding experience in the full gamut of intellectual property matters in Chile. He has notable expertise in patents matters. "Juan Pablo Egaña is the person who knows the most about patents in Chile." "Juan Pablo Egaña has worked on complex and sophisticated patent matters with us, and always delivers excellent and meticulous reports."
Well-reputed practitioner Alfredo Montaner enjoys a solid track record in the IP field in Chile. He acts as senior counsel at the firm, advising clients on a range of intellectual property matters.
Partner Eduardo Lobos is lauded for his capabilities in the intellectual property arena. He is often engaged to assist with the management of trade mark portfolios, including both contentious and non-contentious advice. "Eduardo Lobos has been key to our trade mark strategy. He stands out for his business acumen and practical approach, delivering great results for all trade mark registration and litigation matters."
