Luis Schmidt
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 1 : Intellectual Property
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About
Provided by Luis Schmidt
Practice Areas
Copyright
Litigation
Career
Luis Schmidt joined OLIVARES in 1991, became a partner in 1995, and has almost 40 years of legal experience, with a specialization in copyright in the business of entertainment and culture. He has represented the world’s leading companies in the music, film, television, book publishing, fine art, design, folklore, and software.
Mr. Schmidt published a book in 2013 titled Intellectual Property, Past & Future.
In 2008, he contributed a Mexican chapter to the book Copyright Throughout the World, published by Thomson West and Slike Von Lewinsky, of the Max Planck Institute. He also has published four books of literature and has recorded, composed, and performed music. https://www.olivares.mx/luis-c-schmidt/
Professional Memberships
Cámara Nacional de la Industria Cinematográfica (CANACINE)
Internet Movie Database (IMBD)
Publications
ICLG: Copyright 2023. Global Legal Group. https://n9.cl/k5c7p
Chambers Review
Latin America
Pre-eminent Mexico City-based partner Luis Schmidt has a solid intellectual property practice in the entertainment sector. He advises well-known clients on copyright mandates and has expertise in assisting key companies from the film, music, media and television spheres.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Luis Schmidt has a lot of experience in the IP realm. He is always available and very attentive."
"Luis Schmidt is a point of reference in copyright and one of the top lawyers in sectors including entertainment series and audio-visual content."
"Luis Schmidt has a lot of experience in the IP realm. He is always available and very attentive."
"Luis Schmidt is a point of reference in copyright and one of the top lawyers in sectors including entertainment series and audio-visual content."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by OLIVARES
Introduction: Mexican Copyright Law does not Protect Well Authors.
“Legislating or enforcing without understanding issues or rights leads any legal system to become unfair”.
Introduction: Mexican Copyright Law does not Protect Well Authors.
“Legislating or enforcing without understanding issues or rights leads any legal system to become unfair”.
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