Intellectual Property | Latin America

BKM - Berkemeyer is a highly prestigious Paraguayan IP powerhouse commanding a stellar reputation in this field. The team is renowned for its deep bench and long-standing expertise in trade marks, copyrights, patents, domain names and licensing. The department offers in-depth experience handling related contentious matters, representing clients from diverse sectors including food and beverages, technology and entertainment. The firm's impressive client roster spans a variety of key international and domestic players.

Mersán Abogados ascends to the top band this year thanks to outstanding praise from interviewees. The firm is an established boutique with a strong focus on the IP sector, particularly advising on trade mark prosecution and infringement. The department boasts an impressive roster of clients hailing from a broad array of sectors including tobacco, advertising, media and technology. The team remains active on contentious mandates across the sector.

Ferrere is a market-leading regional powerhouse with a dynamic department advising notable multinational clients on a wide range of IP matters. The team is well placed to assist clients with both contentious and non-contentious matters, routinely handling opposition and enforcement actions, as well as the registration and renewal of trade marks and patents.

Olmedo Abogados' noted IP team offers advice on patent, copyright and trade mark matters, as well as contentious IP disputes. The department is also well equipped to handle enforcement mandates and anti-counterfeiting procedures.

Vouga Abogados' experienced department handles the full spectrum of IP matters, including trade marks, patents and copyrights. The team frequently advises domestic and international clients from the entertainment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries on anti-counterfeiting and unfair competition issues.