C & L ATTORNEYS

C&L ATTORNEYS is a fresh option in the Mexican IP market that delivers excellence thru effective teamwork that makes a difference. With more than 19 years in business and experts in every area of IP, we have a proven track record of successfully handling high-profile and highly complex IP cases.

The firm is a successful team that goes to great lengths to make sure the services provided are consistent and timely , delivering great results by establishing protocols which allow us to manage clients' expectations.

Highly credentialed and thoroughly experienced in all fields of intellectual property; key work areas include IP strategy, clearance and search opinions, trademark filing and opposition, trademark prosecution, IP litigation and enforcement, risk assessment, drafting and filing patent applications (covering the Patent Cooperation Treaty and Paris Convention), drafting design applications and federal court appeals.

Great client service is our key differentiator .

The firm is widely recognized by other peers, by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property and by the Federal Court as persuasive, detailed attorneys that keep ahead of competition by landing big-name clients and by notching wins in the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property and the Federal Court.

Currently, C&L ATTORNEYS is ranked by editorials as a leading IP firm and its professionals are also listed as leading individuals by:

CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA

Tier 4 – Intellectual Property

Ana Castañeda– ranked.

The Legal 500

Tier 4 – Intellectual Property

Ana Castañeda and Jorge Leon are recommended.

WIPR LEADERS

Ana Castañeda–Patent and Trademark Leader.

Jorge Leon – Trademark Leader.

WTR 1000

Silver Category Firm

Ana Castañeda – Silver category for Prosecution and Strategy;

Jorge Leon – Silver Category for Enforcement and Litigation.

IAM PATENT

Tier 3 –Patent Prosecution

Ana Castañeda – ranked for Patent Prosecution

Jorge Leon – ranked for Patent Litigation

LEADERS LEAGUE

Recommended Firm – Patent Prosecution, Trademark Prosecution, IP Litigation.

WIPR Influential Women in IP.

Ana Castañeda – recommended.

BEST LAWYERS

Jorge Leon – Ranked

IP STARS

Notable Firm.

Ana Castañeda – Patent Star.

Jorge Leon – Trademark Star.

The firm has a flexible billing-rate, provides customized service, and keeps close relationship with clients. These traits position the Firm as a first port of call for IP work in Mexico.

Particular sectors of expertise include: Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Technology & Services, Construction & materials, Electrical, Electronics, Fashion & Luxury goods, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Manufacturing, Media, Medical devices, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Retail, Technology Hardware and the Tobacco industry.

The firm is an active member of: International Trademark Association (INTA), the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Licensing Executives Society International (LESi) and the Mexican Bar Association. It is also involved in regional associations – including the Asia Patent Attorney Association (APAA) and the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) – which allows C&L to develop an extraordinary network of associates and deliver faultless IP services in Mexico and across Latin America.

The firm’s top-notch communication skills allow for the provision of services in English, French and Spanish.