Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C., Intellectual Property

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Provided by Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.

Main practice areas

Copyrights. Protection of artistic and intellectual works and obtaining their registration before the National Institute of Copyright. The firm counsels and sponsors clients in the defense of their copyrights and provides assistance in enforcement actions against infringers, with a strong practice in the obtention of copyright protection.

Trademarks. This area handles services related with all aspects concerning the registration and maintenance of trade and service marks in accordance with Mexican and international policy and law. As far as trademarks are concerned, the firm also holds the number one spot in the total number of trademark applications filed every year in Mexico.

Patents. New creations are patents, utility models, drawings and industrial designs, integrated circuits and plant varieties. The department at the firm in charge of new creations is not only made up of lawyers who are experts in the area, but also engineers specialized in different fields of science.

Litigation. Litigate all types of infringements related with industrial and intellectual property, including those subjects of administrative, civil, commercial and criminal character. Furthermore, we prosecute domain name matters.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Mexico

Band 2

What the team is known for

Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff houses a renowned team that is active across a range of intellectual property mandates. Its Mexico-based intellectual property department continues to earn plaudits for its involvement in the registration and protection of IP rights, boasting expertise spanning patent prosecution for the protection of inventions and trade mark registration. The firm is often seen acting as counsel to companies from the media, technology and life sciences spheres.

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Strengths

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"Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff is our preferred firm for complex and sophisticated cases. They have a very powerful team specialised in different areas of IP."

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

"Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff is our preferred firm for complex and sophisticated cases. They have a very powerful team specialised in different areas of IP."

Intellectual Property respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Javier Uhthoff-Orive

Head of Intellectual Property

Band 3

Key IP partner Javier Uhthoff-Orive is known for his expertise in patent enforcement and prosecution in Mexico. Peers endorse him, also noting his role in the management of the firm's patent department.

"Javier Uhthoff-Orive is an excellent and insightful lawyer with new and fresh ideas. He is always willing to provide us with support."

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Consuelo González Rodríguez

Band 4

Consuelo González Rodríguez is regularly commended for her trade mark expertise, and for her prowess in trade dress mandates.

"Consuelo González Rodríguez is an excellent lawyer. She is respectful, disciplined and kind, and always has an excellent service attitude. It is always a pleasure to work with her."

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Eryck Castillo

Band 4

Active Mexico City-based practitioner Eryck Castillo receives endorsement for his activity in trade mark filings, and also has experience in enforcement matters.

"Eryck Castillo has a very strong international perspective, and is a proactive lawyer."

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