Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
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Provided by Sargent & Krahn
With 130 years history and a team of more than 120 professionals and technicians, Sargent & Krahn is the largest firm offering legal advisory services in Intellectual Property in Chile.
We represent local and foreign clients in the registration, commercial exploitation and protection of trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, plant varieties, among other IP rights.
We handle one of the largest portfolios of trademark and patent prosecution and contentious in Chile and run our own updated database of trademarks. Our practice extends also to technology, privacy and media, life sciences and regulatory issues concerning food, health and agriculture.
Our patent practice has a special focus in the pharmaceutical industry and is also connected with life sciences matters and regulatory issues concerning proprietary information and undisclosed data dealing with health and agriculture.
In the regulatory area, we advise industry associations and clients regarding the changes in the local regulations concerning labelling of products “high in” and pharmaceuticals. We are closely involved in the legislative discussions at Congress of new regulations concerning pharmaceutical products (i.e. labelling). We are litigating cases at Courts concerning labelling restrictions.
Our practice in technology and privacy has grown dramatically over the years and we have a specialized team that provides advice in negotiation of IT services and licenses and compliance.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Sargent & Krahn represented Janssen Vaccines in a prosecution of application as well as defence from an opposition filed by ASILFA (National Generic Drug Company Association).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sargent & Krahn has a very knowledgeable team that provides practical insights and deliver good results on complex trade mark litigation. They are able to deliver sound advice in all matters."
"Sargent & Krahn stands out for providing a high-level service. They also have a highly prepared team, trained to quickly and thoroughly solve the situations."
"Sargent & Krahn has a very knowledgeable team that provides practical insights and deliver good results on complex trade mark litigation. They are able to deliver sound advice in all matters."
"Sargent & Krahn stands out for providing a high-level service. They also have a highly prepared team, trained to quickly and thoroughly solve the situations."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Juan Pablo Egaña is a distinguished practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work and long-standing experience in the full gamut of intellectual property matters in Chile. He has notable expertise in patents matters.
"Juan Pablo is a tremendous lawyer. He is analytical, confident, and has a broad knowledge of the regulations and of our company. He is strategic and always concerned with delivering a high standard."
"Juan Pablo Egaña's advice is fundamental for us. He has a lot of experience and is always available to help."
Cristián Barros is highly regarded among clients for his expertise in the intellectual property arena, particularly in trade mark and patent matters. He regularly assists clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Cristián Barros has been an excellent adviser to us. He has an excellent disposition, broad knowledge and provides very fast responses to our queries."
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 always delivers sound advice with a business-savvy approach."
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Sargent & Krahn
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