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The Intellectual Property Department at Viteri & Viteri has long been regarded as the industry leader in Guatemala.  With almost a century of experience in the field of Intellectual Property, Viteri & Viteri has assembled a large portfolio with important clients from every industry.

With a highly specialized and experienced team, the firm provides a comprehensive array of legal services in the field Intellectual Property. 

Ernesto R. Viteri Echeverría is the department head, has practiced in the field for over 60 years. He has worked on the drafting of the important legislation governing Intellectual Property in Guatemala. 

Mr. Ernesto J. Viteri Arriola holds an LL.M. from New York University and is very well regarded in Guatemala. 

Mrs. Pilar Ogarrio Block joined the IP team at Viteri & Viteri for over 20 years and is experienced in prosecuting trademark matters before the Guatemalan Trademark Office and the Guatemalan Ministry of Economy.

Mr. Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri holds an LL.M. from George Washington University with a focus on Patent Law and attended the summer program at the Max Planck Center for Intellectual Property Law in Munich, Germany.

The IP team at Viteri & Viteri has recently been retained by an important client to investigate, file and prosecute over twenty trademark and trade dress cases located in different jurisdictions within Guatemala. 

The IP team at Viteri & Viteri has recently successfully represented Tiffany & Co. in a complex trademark infringement case.



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Guatemala
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Viteri & Viteri possesses a remarkable IP practice that is well reputed for its experience managing sizeable trade mark portfolios. The law firm is often sought out by Guatemalan and international clients to file and renew trade marks, as well as to deal with infringement and enforcement actions before the Registry of Intellectual Property. The legal team is known for counselling clients from the fashion and cosmetics arena, as well as for advising onthe preparation and filing of patents in the agricultural and biotechsectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ernesto José Viteri Arriola
Head of Intellectual Property
3
Band 3

Managing partner and department co-head Ernesto José Viteri Arriola remains well known in the market for his experience assisting prominent clients from the pharma and insurance sectors with litigation proceedings. He acts on both patent and trade mark matters.

"Ernesto José Viteri Arriola demonstrates a visionary approach to the shifting and evolving intellectual property landscape in Guatemala."

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Ernesto José Viteri Arriola
Head of Intellectual Property
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Maria del Pilar Ogarrio Block

Ricardo Zúñiga Viteri

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