Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Latin America

Mexico

Intellectual Property at the higher end covers civil disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement and criminal proceedings related to anti-counterfeiting matters. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. Account prosecutions, enforcement and opposition actions and related issues such as plant varieties, licensing agreements and IP commercialisation are also covered in this section.

Rankings overview for Departments

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Alfredo RangelNoriega y Escobedo, AC
3

Band 3

  1. Adolfo Athié Cervantes
    Adolfo Athié Cervantes Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.11 Years Ranked
  2. Alberto Huerta Bleck
    Alberto Huerta Bleck Calderón & De La Sierra16 Years Ranked
  3. Armando Arenas
    Armando Arenas OLIVARES1 Years Ranked
  4. Carlos Pérez De La Sierra
    Carlos Pérez De La Sierra Calderón & De La Sierra16 Years Ranked
  5. Israel Ledesma Meléndez
    Israel Ledesma Meléndez Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C.6 Years Ranked
  6. Juan Carlos Amaro
    Juan Carlos Amaro BC&B Law & Business13 Years Ranked
  7. Eryck CastilloUhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.
  8. Guillermo SolórzanoSolórzano Linaldi
  9. Jean Yves PeñalosaELS - Peñalosa + Donnadieu, S.C.
  10. José Juan MéndezMendez + Cortes, S.C.
  11. Laura ColladaDumont
  12. María Teresa EljureEljure Legal
4

Band 4

  1. Adriana Lopez
    Adriana Lopez García Barragán Abogados1 Years Ranked
  2. Daniel Sánchez
    Daniel Sánchez OLIVARES11 Years Ranked
  3. Gilberto Martínez
    Gilberto Martínez Iberbrand S.C8 Years Ranked
  4. Gloria Isla del Campo
    Gloria Isla del Campo Isla del Campo, S.C.15 Years Ranked
  5. Inti Alejandro Alva
    Inti Alejandro Alva BGAL Asociados9 Years Ranked
  6. Irely Aquique
    Irely Aquique TMI Abogados1 Years Ranked
  7. Consuelo González RodríguezUhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.
  8. Elías RíosVILA
  9. Georgina EstevaPanamericana de Patentes y Marcas (PPM)
  10. Marcela BollandUhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.
  11. Saul Santoyo OrozcoUhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Arochi & Lindner
    1
    Arochi & Lindner
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Arochi & Lindner is a market-leading heavyweight occupying a front-running position in the intellectual property arena in Mexico. The intellectual property team is renowned for its notable specialisation in contentious work, with particular activity representing clients in patent and trade mark infringement actions and nullity proceedings. The department is also involved in defending IP rights through domain name and copyright enforcement. Arochi & Lindner remains a first port of call for distinguished generic drug producers, also drawing clients from the retail, entertainment and technology spheres.
  2. Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
    1
    Basham, Ringe y Correa S.C.
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Basham, Ringe y Correa is a well-regarded full-service firm that boasts a remarkable presence in the intellectual property practice area in Mexico. The intellectual property practice group comes highly recommended for its expertise in the prosecution and enforcement of copyrights and trade marks, as well as in handling opposition actions. It is also active in litigation. Basham, Ringe y Correa is retained by a client roster featuring national and multinational companies from the luxury retail, entertainment, and food and beverage spheres.
  3. OLIVARES
    1
    OLIVARES
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    OLIVARES is an esteemed intellectual property powerhouse in Mexico City with an outstanding reputation for handling matters spanning the spectrum of IP matters. The firm boasts enviable experience advising on the registration and licensing of copyrights, patents and trade marks. OLIVARES is also revered for its IP litigation practice, particularly concerning patents. The intellectual property team possesses experience assisting clients hailing from a wide range of sectors, including the entertainment, retail, consumer product manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.
  4. Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C.
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Pérez-Llorca
    2
    Pérez-Llorca
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Pérez-Llorca is a noted full-service firm with a solid intellectual property department based in Mexico City. The practice group boasts activity in contentious matters, particularly in defending clients in trade mark infringement cases filed before the IP authorities. The intellectual property team is also called upon to advise on trade mark prosecution. Pérez-Llorca is often seen representing clients from the food and beverage and e-commerce spaces.
  2. Santamarina y Steta SC
    2
    Santamarina y Steta SC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Santamarina y Steta is a well-reputed full-service firm with a solid practice in the intellectual property arena in Mexico City. The team is active providing services in patent and trade mark registration and enforcement. Santamarina y Steta's client roster features companies from the retail, consumer product manufacturing and agribusiness spheres. Grupo Lamosa and Industrias Alen are new client wins for the firm this year.
  3. TMI Abogados
    2
    TMI Abogados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    TMI Abogados has a noteworthy practice that is renowned for its intellectual property expertise in Mexico. The team is held in high esteem for the prosecution and enforcement of IP rights, offering insight into trade mark and copyright mandates. The intellectual property department also boasts significant involvement in anti-piracy matters, as well as in the protection of trade secrets. TMI Abogados' client roster spans industries such as consumer goods, entertainment, information technology and digital platforms.
3

Band 3

  1. BC&B Law & Business
    3
    BC&B Law & Business
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    BC&B Law & Business is a noted boutique that is recognised for its involvement in patents. The intellectual property department is routinely retained to enforce IP rights in the context of patent licensing disputes, also handling anti-counterfeiting measures and trade secrets in Mexico. The law firm's client portfolio encompasses notable names from the life sciences and electronics industries.
  2. Calderón & De La Sierra
    3
    Calderón & De La Sierra
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Calderón & De La Sierra boasts a significant team with a solid reputation for handling intellectual property matters in Mexico. The practice group possesses expertise in the protection of patents, copyrights and trade marks, including the handling of opposition and infringement actions. The firm acts for a client roster featuring companies from the consumer products manufacturing, food and beverage, and life sciences sectors.
  3. Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados
    3
    Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Goodrich Riquelme y Asociados houses a solid practice group with a noted presence in the intellectual property market in Mexico. The team is retained to handle significant portfolios of IP rights, acting for clients on the registration of trade marks and patents, with additional involvement in enforcement matters through infringement actions. The intellectual property department is often seen advising companies from the technology, life sciences, and food and beverage sectors.
  4. Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. (MGPS)
    3
    Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. (MGPS)
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa houses a respected department with longstanding experience in the IP arena in Mexico. The intellectual property team's core areas of activity include contentious matters such as opposition actions in respect of trade marks and patent infringement disputes. It is also known for its prosecution practice, assisting clients with obtaining patents and maintaining existing IP portfolios. The firm's client roster draws from a number of industries including consumer goods, technology and pharmaceuticals.
  5. Dumont
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Hogan Lovells
    4
    Hogan Lovells
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells is a full-service firm that is recognised for its intellectual property experience in Mexico. The team's areas of involvement encompass defending clients' IP rights through anti-counterfeiting measures. The intellectual property practice group is also involved in judicial disputes concerning trade mark and copyright infringement, as well as patent prosecution. Hogan Lovells represents clients from the consumer products, retail and entertainment industries.
  2. Iberbrand S.C
    4
    Iberbrand S.C
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Iberbrand houses a strong intellectual property team that is active across trade mark and patent mandates in Mexico, with additional involvement in contentious matters. The law firm acts for a client roster made up of notable corporations from the social media, manufacturing and fashion spaces.
  3. Panamericana de Patentes y Marcas (PPM)
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Solórzano Linaldi
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. AXKATI LEGAL, S.C.
    5
    AXKATI LEGAL, S.C.
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    AXKATI LEGAL is a Mexico City-based boutique law firm with a solid practice in the Mexican intellectual property arena. It boasts experience in handling the registration and defence of trade marks and copyrights, including prosecution and litigation mandates. AXKATI LEGAL advises clients from the retail, automotive and life science industries.
  2. Baker McKenzie
    5
    Baker McKenzie
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie has a substantial name in the Mexican intellectual property field. The department regularly acts for clients in the digital platform industry, as well as for companies from the life sciences and food and beverage sectors. It is well equipped to handle a range of matters, including copyright licensing agreements, trade mark enforcement, trade secrets protection and patent prosecution.
  3. BGAL Asociados
    5
    BGAL Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    BGAL Asociados is a Mexico-city based intellectual property boutique firm with substantial expertise in trade mark, patent and copyright prosecution, enforcement and protection, as well as in declaration of fame mandates. The department is regularly retained by both Mexican and international clients from the technology, manufacturing and entertainment sectors.
  4. C & L ATTORNEYS
    5
    C & L ATTORNEYS
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    C & L ATTORNEYS is a Mexico City-based IP boutique playing a dynamic role within the Mexican intellectual property arena. The team is qualified to handle a variety of mandates, including the management of trade mark portfolios, patent applications and design protection matters. It is regularly retained by Mexican and multinational companies from a wide range of industries spanning food and beverages, technology and pharmaceuticals.
  5. Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
    5
    Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, S.C.
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Full-service firm Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes fields an active department inthe intellectual property sphere in Mexico. The legal team covers the management, prosecution and defence of copyright and trade mark portfolios. The law firm regularly advises clients from the retail, entertainment and life sciences sectors. HYBE and Olarte y Akle count among the department's new client wins.
  6. Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
    5
    Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Von Wobeser y Sierra is a full-service law firm with an active presence in the Mexican intellectual property field, with significant expertise in the prosecution and defence of intellectual property rights, handling trade marks, licence agreements, copyright and patents, as well as denomination of origin matters. The department attracts clients from the technology, sports and consumer goods industries.
  7. Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 5