Striking a balance between niche expertise and full-service IP coverage, Brigard Castro operates as an IP boutique while also being affiliated with full-service firm Brigard Urrutia. The interdisciplinary team advises on a wide scope of advisory, contentious and transactional IP matters, and is praised by clients for its ‘innovation, successful conflict resolution, and subject matter knowledge’. Firm managing partner Juan Pablo Cadena steers the copyrights, patents, trade marks and litigation teams, among others, and is equipped to advise domestic and multinational clients on all areas involved in the enforcement of their IP assets. Cadena recently paired up with newly promoted (November 2024) partner, Catalina Gómez, to successfully represent UEFA in opposition proceedings concerning the trade mark “BALÓN DE OROS”. Rounding out the key partners is ‘IP specialist’ Martín Torres, who leads the trade mark prosecution area and manages the trade mark and distinctive sign portfolios of an impressive roster of major global corporations. The department additionally leans on a strong second line of non-partners including Laura Ángel Jaramillo, who was promoted to practice director of the IP litigation unit in January 2025; and junior associate Valerie Villar, who is highlighted by clients for her ‘speedy resolution’ of matters.

An intellectual property powerhouse, Cavelier stands as a ‘benchmark in IP law in Colombia’, according to many. Handling the full life cycle of related matters, from clearance and prosecution through to commercialisation and litigation, the team is distinguished both by its comprehensive service offering and also for its extensive regional coverage. Among the key figures, Eduardo Varela is highlighted for his ‘commitment to client-centric solutions’; he leads the trade marks, copyright and entertainment practice and has recently undertaken work for Adidas, Nintendo of America and Red Bull. Andrés Rincón heads the patents and life sciences practice, where he brings an ‘innovative approach’. In a recent high-profile highlight, Rincón represented ViiV Healthcare Co and Shionogi & Co in judicial and administrative proceedings concerning the compulsory licensing of their patent by the national government. The team additionally draws on seasoned senior partner Jorge Chávarro, who is valued for his ‘wealth of experience and strategic insight’. At associate level, senior Johanna Raffo, is recommended for trade mark matters, while senior Eliana Portilla, specialises in contentious work and is noted for her ‘ability to adapt to the needs of each case’. Associate Melissa Soto departed in November 2024 and is now legal director at Tuboleta.

Widely hailed as ‘the name to call in Colombia for patents and life sciences,’ Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s IP team is additionally recognised as a leader throughout the region, with sources testifying that it is ‘an entry point into South America’. Alongside its dominant offerings in patents and life sciences law, the full-spectrum practice also excels in trade marks, copyright and IP litigation. A go-to IP specialist, department head Alicia Lloreda is highly regarded for her ‘clinical eye in case diagnoses’; she is well versed in both trade mark and patent matters. Ana Maria Castro fronts the life sciences area and specialises in patents; she notably provides ongoing advice to Gilead Sciences and its affiliates on more than 1500 patent applications in Central America, the Caribbean and Latin America. The lead partner trio additionally includes next-generation partner Natalia Franco Onofre, who has an emphasis on trade mark issues; she successfully represented a string of domestic and multinational clients before the Trademark Office during 2024/25. Supporting associates include senior Sara Briceño, who specialises in trade mark work, including portfolio management and infringement proceedings. In August 2024, intermediate associate Gabriela Rubiano left to study abroad.

Practitioners at OlarteMoure are lauded for their holistic perspective on IP law, with clients valuing their ability ‘to “connect the dots” across different IP topics to offer efficient solutions’. Fielding one of the deepest benches in the market, the firm counts six partners and 22 other lawyers — alongside numerous non-legal professionals — dedicated to the area, which is reflected in its diverse caseload spanning patents, trade marks, copyrights and trade secrets, among other matters. Co-founding partner Carlos Olarte is highlighted for his ‘extensive experience in patent matters from both the legal and technical standpoints’; he is representing Ericsson, as part of a global litigation strategy, in several preliminary injunction requests against Lenovo, Motorola and others for the infringement of its 5G standard essential patent portfolio. Other high-profile names include fellow name partner Juan Moure, who leads the competition and trade mark areas; Alexander Agudelo, who spearheads the patent practice; trade mark partner María Alejandra Pava, who focuses on global portfolio management; Beatriz Morales, who manages the Barranquilla office; and patent director Mónica Guevara. The department further benefits from a deep pool of associates including associate director of the patent section, Liliana Galindo Díaz; and trade mark co-ordinator, Luciana Moreno. IP litigator Juan Felipe Acosta left the firm in October 2024.

Clients commend Baker McKenzie S.A.S. lawyers for going beyond legal advice to ‘offer strategic solutions that align perfectly with business objectives’. As a key part of the wider firm’s global IP practice, the team acts for an extensive roster of leading multinational corporates and it added a string of new names in 2024/25, including Pernod Ricard and Sony. Department head Juan Pablo Concha maintains a broad IP focus, with experience in IP portfolio management and administrative, civil, and criminal litigation; he recently advised DirecTV on protecting its neighbouring rights against unauthorised re-broadcasting by MagisTV. Next-generation partner Yuliana Salamanca ‘anticipates the client’s needs’; she handles trade mark and copyright issues, with an emphasis on AI and digital media. Criminal law litigator Bibiana Cala, who advises on the development of anti-counterfeiting strategies; and senior associate Julián David Ruiz Rondan, who specialises in copyright and entertainment and heads the copyright area, are also noted.

The ‘efficient and highly proactive team’ at IP boutique Castellanos & Co scores highly with clients for its ‘comprehensive and personalised advice’. Ranking among the market leaders for both patent and trade mark prosecution, the group also demonstrates strong litigation prowess in both administrative and infringement proceedings. Margarita Castellanos, who leads the patent and legal teams, is primarily recognised for her patent prosecution work, while also maintaining an active trade mark practice; notably, she successfully represented Switzerland-based Invention in appealing a decision issued by the Trademark Office concerning a trade mark application filed by CBS Holding Global. Managing partner Ximena Castellanos heads the trade mark area, where she is recommended for her activity in trade mark registrations and oppositions; she is highlighted, together with Margarita, for their ability to ‘focus on the key issues of a case and offer concrete suggestions on how to best deal with them.’

The IP team at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is ‘highly focused on detail and always ensures the highest quality work’. The group especially garners plaudits for its ability to link up seamlessly with the wider firm’s extensive global practice, with one client highlighting its policy to ‘allow for a single point of contact and billing when teams from other countries are involved’. High-profile IP expert Luz Helena Adarve is sought after for her broad sector expertise, which encompasses IP prosecution, litigation and transactional matters. Juanita Acosta is recognised for her ‘level of dedication and sense of ownership that is uncommon in the legal industry’; she advises on technology, privacy, trade marks, patents and consumer protection law, among other areas. Mónica Bonnett, who co-heads the department together with Adarve and Acosta, is particularly noted for her focus on the life sciences sphere. Recommended associates include Juliana Vargas, Ana María Ruiz, and Rocío Ruíz.

The July 2025 merger between incoming Spanish law firm Pérez-Llorca and legacy Colombian giant Gómez-Pinzón Abogados is set to gift the already-international facing IP team with additional cross-border firepower — particularly in patents and copyright, where the Spanish entity brings significant expertise. During 2024/25, the group handled a diverse docket spanning IP filings and prosecution, anti-counterfeiting, portfolio management,and litigation, with an emphasis on trade mark-related matters. Department co-head Juanita Pérez specialises in IP portfolio management, where she contributes experience in trade marks, copyright and patents; she notably provides ongoing advice to Grupo Nutresa on global IP portfolio management. Fellow co-head Mauricio Jaramillo maintains a broad regulatory practice, with his work encompassing competition, IP and TMT law. The team also draws on senior associate duo Catalina Arango, who advises on portfolio management and IP litigation; and Juan Pablo Chaparro Torres, whose practice covers entertainment, technology, copyright, distinctive signs and franchises. In April 2025, senior associate Valentina Manrique Gómez departed for an in-house role at Postobón.

Committed to advising clients throughout the entire innovation lifecycle, ClarkeModet Colombia’s team demonstrates robust capabilities in IP prosecution, portfolio management and litigation. During 2024/25, the firm sent out a statement of intent with a series of key hires. In November 2024, it appointed Juan Felipe Acosta — formerly head of litigation at OlarteMoure — as its new country managing director, while also bringing in new legal services director, Nathalia Nieto, from the same firm; both contribute particular experience in IP litigation. At senior associate level, the team further welcomed IP specialist David Casadiego, who joined from production company Proimagenes in December 2024. Other key contacts include Juliana Gonzalez, who advises on patents, utility models, industrial designs and plant varieties; and Miguel Rujana, who specialises in trade mark law. Former country managing director Silvia Patiño departed for Graphite in September 2024.

The IP team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is appreciated by clients for combining ‘practicality and responsiveness with a solid technical foundation’. The practice positions itself as a regional hub for IP portfolio management, with its close relationship with international associate firm Uría Menéndez, as well as its own-branded offices in Chile and Peru, standing as key assets in this regard. Other core areas of focus include IP enforcement, consumer protection and IP litigation. The department is co-led by experienced IP specialist Mauricio Patiño; ‘knowledgeable’ next-generation partner Gerardo Flórez; and director Camilo Suárez, who ‘explains the issues spectacularly’.

According to clients, Posse Herrera Ruiz ‘strives to provide effective solutions efficiently’. Leveraging broad expertise across all pillars of IP law — including filing, prosecution, portfolio management and litigation — the team is particularly noted for its strength in trade mark matters, while it also advises on patents, copyright and industrial designs, among other market segments. Widely recognised as a market leader, department head Helena Camargo is praised for her ‘great ability to resolve complex issues related to trade mark portfolios’; she also maintains an active patent practice. Senior associate Juan Sebastián González, who is lauded for his ‘excellent judgment’, is recommended for IP and entertainment law.

Distinguished by its ‘deeply specialised approach’, BBGS Abogados’ service offering is geared towards IP, digital media, new technologies, and media and entertainment. The Colombia office routinely teams up with the firm’s platforms in Chile, Mexico and Peru to provide harmonised regional advice on IP prosecution, enforcement and litigation. The department is co-led by copyright specialist Myriam Montenegro, who is recognised for her coverage of the audiovisual area; Claudia Lozano, who is recommended for trade mark matters; and IP litigator Lorenzo Pizarro. Senior associate Ludy Muñoz provides support. In July 2024, Felipe Rubio retired from the partnership; he remains active as an of counsel.

Commended for its ‘uniquely collaborative and responsive approach’, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s IP practice strikes a balance between acting for domestic and multinational clients, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Bodytech among its representative clients. The department is co-led by IP and life sciences specialist Karl Mutter, who is highlighted for his ‘calm command of complex matters’; and IP litigator Felipe Andrade, who is recognised for his niche expertise in plant breeders’ rights. The team also includes associate practice director Lola Kandelaft, who combines ‘technical rigour and strategic foresight’; she advises on trade marks, patents, copyright, domain names and industrial designs.

Medellín-based Contexto Legal S.A. fields a robust IP practice that demonstrates ‘precise and up-to-date technical knowledge’, according to some. The team’s recent activity spans patent and trade mark applications, registrations and pre-litigation processes, while it also handles opposition proceedings and due diligence-related matters. Experienced department head Andrés Marquez is a key contact for IP portfolio management, commercialisation and litigation. The group also includes IP and competition litigator Maria Carolina Vieira; and senior associate Carolina Monsalve, who specialises in trade mark matters.

IP law is a mainstay at corporate and IP boutique Cuesta Lawyers, with the team drawing on a multidisciplinary team of attorneys and engineers dedicated to IP matters. The practice acts for clients across all major industry segments, with a focus on the food and drink, manufacturing and retail sectors. Diana Romero spearheads the department, where she brings niche expertise in fashion law and trade secrets, among other areas. Additional key contacts include founding partner Juan Carlos Cuesta, who handles IP and corporate work; and associate practice director Estefania Chaves, who specialises in trade mark and patent litigation.

Espinosa Olarte y Asociados Abogados stands out for its focus on the IP, entertainment, and competition law spheres. Equipped to handle the full range of IP portfolio management and litigation, the boutique is recognised for its copyright expertise, notably providing ongoing advice to ACTORES (the collective management society of actors and actresses). It also shines in trade mark and anti-piracy law. Key figures include Jorge Olarte Collazos, who is a former advisor to the Director General of the National Directorate of Copyright; Andrés Espinosa, who leverages a strong record in copyright protection cases; and Nathalia Acevedo, who advises on copyright and trade marks.

USA-headquartered Holland & Knight possesses a comprehensive IP offering that is rated for its ability to ‘manage an IP portfolio across multiple jurisdictions from Bogotá’. The growing practice added ten new clients during 2024/25, attracted by the group’s experience across a wide scope of IP portfolio management, transactional support, and litigation; it also brings complementary expertise in trade secrets and consumer protection. Danilo Romero Raad spearheads the team and maintains a broad regulatory practice with an emphasis on IP and competition. Also recommended is associate Camila López, who is noted for trade mark work. Associate Ana Sofía Cabrales left the firm in August 2025.

Márquez-Robledo’s specialist focus on the media and entertainment sector is reflected in its orientation towards trade mark and copyright work. The team also handles corporate-related IP matters, such as advising on the licensing of advertising rights and sponsorship agreements. Name partner Santiago Márquez Robledo is widely regarded as an expert in media and entertainment law; he routinely advises on copyright, trade mark and IP-related media issues. The group further leans on a duo of capable associates: senior María Alejandra Ahumada, who handles M&A transactions involving IP rights; and intermediate Felipe Ortega, who is noted for IP litigation.

IP boutique Triana, Uribe & Michelsen provides ‘speedy advice that supports business strategy’. The group is particularly noted for contentious work under the leadership of department co-heads Fernando Triana and Juan Carlos Uribe. Other key contacts include IP litigator Sandra Ávila; Marcela Gómez, who ‘understands clients’ needs’; and litigation-focused associate Claudia Jiménez.

‘A dynamic law firm, always ready to conduct business’, IP and competition boutique Velasco Ordóñez is equipped to handle the full range of IP prosecution, protection, commercialisation and litigation. Founding partner Pablo Velasco Ordóñez is ‘an experienced specialist’ and advises on a thorough mix of trade marks, copyrights, patents and contentious work. Senior associate Santiago Andrés Ramírez Bonilla is an ‘excellent lawyer’ and stands out for his focus on conflict resolution, including administrative proceedings.

Lawyers at Abello Abogados impress with their ‘assertiveness in analysis’. Focusing on corporate IP, and media and entertainment-related work, the team is well versed in copyright, patents, trade marks and contentious matters. The department is led jointly by founding partner Felipe Abello, who specialises in IP and entertainment law; and senior associate Daniela Rebellón, who advises on trade marks and brand management.

Attracting praise for its ‘agile and efficient work’, IP and regulatory boutique MPR Moreno Advisors continues to raise its profile in the market and added a string of multinational clients during 2024/25, including Decathlon and Predicto Technologies. IP and competition head Carlos Moreno co-leads the practice alongside managing partner Diana Moreno; they are highlighted together for their ‘dedication to clients’.