'A firm with great experience and prestige in IP issues', Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. is regularly seen as counsel on precedent-setting matters across patent, trade mark and copyright issues. Offering the full suite of services for the protection and defence of intellectual property, the practice is well versed in (among other areas): filings for all kinds of marks and licences, background investigations prior to potential M&A, the registration of corporate name changes, and litigation regarding the cancellation and infringements of trade marks. Adolfo Athié has standout experience representing companies in various arenas, including the Supreme Court, and has a niche specialism in litigation and strategising to compensate for time lost in the granting of patents. Eduardo Kleinberg and Santiago Zubikarai have co-led recent counsel to Amazon, as well as other matters in the entertainment sector; while on the patent side, group leader Claudio Ulloa is the senior contact to note. Juan Carlos Hernández assists with distinctive signs and copyright; and Mariana Vargas focuses on trade mark protection, the international registration of marks under the Madrid Protocol, and various registration matters. The partner level team is completed by Eduardo Castañeda, a specialist in entertainment law; and Mariana González, hired from BC&B in August 2023, whose practice encompasses patent prosecution, IP transactional matters and litigation.

A prestigious presence in the Mexican IP market for over 50 years, Olivares is a specialist intellectual property law firm that supports its clients across every aspect of the practice area, from litigation and enforcement matters, to regulatory issues and corporate-law related to IP in the jurisdiction. The firm has a stellar client base of multinational companies that have longstanding relationships with the team as IP counsel. The large practice group includes a host of key names in the Mexican market: deeply experienced partner Sergio Olivares has practiced across the spectrum of IP matters since joining the firm in 1987 but is best known for his work in the area of patent law. Luis Schmidt is a renowned specialist in copyright law, particularly in the entertainment and culture sectors; while for work in the pharmaceuticals and life sciences space, Alejandro Luna is the name to note - he also coordinates the litigation group. Also actie in contentious matters, Daniel Sánchez is a widely recognised expert with experience in prosecution and litigation across all areas of IP. In the trade mark practice, Alonso Camargo and Victor Ramírez are the primary contacts, while Abraham Díaz co-chairs the firm’s privacy and IT industry groups. Armando Arenas is another partner with broad expertise across the range of the practice area; while at a more junior partner level, Jaime Rodriguez and Rommy Morales are indicative of the group’s strength in depth and investment in the future.

Revered as 'a top-level Mexican studio with excellent professionals', Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC is an IP law boutique with a stellar reputation in litigation, while also being the destination firm for a host of multinationals looking to register trade marks and patents in Mexico. The firm is one of the oldest in the market, but on an individual level currently houses a number of the best known and most highly-regarded IP lawyers in the country. Senior partner Javier Uhthoff has longstanding relationships with major clients globally and in a variety of industries; he heads the patent department at the firm. A further key contact on that front, focused on the technical side of patent work, industrial engineer Eugenio Pérez oversees all matters related to technical advice to national and multinational companies. Senior partner in the trade mark department, Connie González draws on vast experience developing resolutions regarding filings, examinations, oppositions and appeal proceedings for multinational companies; Eryck Castillo is another senior trade mark advisor. For litigation and enforcement, Saúl Santoyo is the lead contact, with Xavier Hadad being a further key partner to note. From an impressive senior associate pool, Janett Lumbreras (a biological and pharmaceutical chemist) specializes in patent work; and IP, administrative law and IT&C litigator José Luis Ramos, are among the standouts.

BC&B Law and Business fields a strong team across the full range of IP work, excelling in the prosecution and enforcement of rights, and ultimately in litigation should the need arise. Its client base includes global household names in pharmaceuticals, as well as industry leaders in manufacturing, energy and the tech sector, among others. Senior partner Juan Carlos Amaro is a veteran of the practice area internationally, and heads the firm’s IP litigation practice, as well as its trade marks and copyright group.  Octavio Espejo is another senior figure whose areas of focus include life sciences, patent and registration proceedings, technical consultancy for litigation, technology transfer, plant varieties and industrial secrets. Victor Adames is, along with Amaro, the lead contact for trade mark and copyright matters; with Raúl Dominguez and Roberto Durán being key partners for day-to-day IP administration and management. Carlos Hernández is another experienced IP litigator; while of counsels Mónica Serrano, Andrea Shaw, Luis Enrique López and Stefi Leunig constitute a solid second tier. Mariana González departed the firm in August 2023.

Clients of Dumont, which include major international companies from a wide array of industries, are keen to highlight the firm’s 'diverse technical expertise in patent matters', an area in which it is unquestionably a leader in Mexico. The specialist IP boutique also has a robust trade mark offering that covers all areas of strategic advice regarding trade mark applications and protection, as well as assisting with all IP issues related to corporate transactions. Managing partner Laura Collada is well versed in managing IP at all stages and has experience in precedent-setting issues in the Mexican market; her clients include healthcare and pharmaceutical giants. Victor Garrido leads the patent group and continues to lead counsel on some of the most complex matters in that area. For trade marks, Christian Thomae is the main contact, while IP litigation is led by Israel Escobedo. At senior associate level, Edith Rivero is especially strong on the prosecution of patent applications in the chemical, biological and pharmaceutical sectors; while Ariadna Gálvez assists with trade mark prosecution and transactional matters.

The intellectual property practice at Santamarina y Steta 'stands out for its versatility', frequently handling the registration of substantial IP portfolios for its diverse base of clients, as well as handling ongoing protection, prosecution and IP litigation. A mix of international companies operating in Mexico and domestic names from a variety of industries all look to the the firm for counsel across trade marks, patents and copyright. Other complementary departments of the full-service firm are also on hand to collaborate in transactional or contentious matters as needed. 'Very experienced attorney' José Pablo Pérez Zea has expertise across a broad range of IP issues, including franchising and licensing. He co-leads the department alongside younger partner Daniel Legaspi, who is equally adept in assisting Mexican companies with their IP matters abroad, as well as foreign companies requiring protection in Mexico. Counsel Efraín Olmedo rounds out the leadership group; he specialises in IP litigation and consulting, representing both plaintiffs and defendants on infringement, revocation and nullity proceedings in relation to trade mark, patent, design and copyright registrations.

The 'excellent, very professional' IP boutique TMI Abogados is a robust choice for any major company facing complex contentious IP issues, excelling as it does in dispute resolution in the practice area. The team’s expertise spans all areas of IP but ICT sector litigation is a standout area of proficiency, where it can be considered a go-to advisor; digital copyright infringement is a further area in which the firm dominates the market. There is nevertheless plenty of sector variety in the firm’s client base and the team is well versed in complex IP rights defence across the Mexican market. A trio of lawyers coordinate the department: Kiyoshi Tsuru is a reference point in the market for IP and technology protection and regularly represents clients in complex cases before courts, tribunals and panels; Rodolfo Rangel is a litigator with a specialism in emerging technologies and new business models; and Irely Aquique, also an IP litigation expert, is the senior contact for the firm’s offering in patent, copyright and trade mark filing.

A high-profile client base of major multinationals count on Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. for the protection of their IP rights in Mexico. The department's industry-by-industy focus benefits clients through the provision of sector specialists available to assist with regulatory issues alongside the range of IP-specific work. In its frequent defence of global trade marks the firm draws on its considerable international presence as well as its multiple offices in Mexico. For patents, Marina Hurtado-Cruz is the main contact; she excels in the healthcare and life science-related matters. Copyright and media matters are overseen by Carlos Dávila-Peniche, whose practice encompasses franchising and licensing agreements, as well as clearance and litigation strategies, both locally and regionally. Gresly Marcano heads the trade mark sub-group, managing clients’ local and global trade mark portfolios. In Guadalajara, Daniel Villanueva-Plasencia is a tech law expert who handles matters at the intersection of technology and intellectual property. Fernando Robles-Pesqueira departed the practice to establish his own firm in February 2024. All lawyers are located in Mexico City unless otherwise stated.

In January 2024, Bello, Gallardo, Bonequi y García, S.C. increased its strength-in-depth for IP matters with the hire of Ricardo Sánchez Gil from González Rossi Abogados; he is now part of the leadership team at a practice that routinely handles complex portfolio management and protection, both nationally and internationally. Sánchez Gil’s addition extends the group’s capabilities on the litigation front, experienced as he is across all aspects of contentious IP work; however, it is in copyright infringement litigation he has a particularly standout practice. He was accompanied in his arrival by Alan Acebo, who joined as a senior associate and also undertakes IP litigation. The pair join a growing practice formerly led solely by Jonathan Rangel, 'an excellent attorney' and one of Mexico’s most sought-after experts as regards IP rights in the digital field. Rangel collaborates closely with the firm’s TMT sector group, Carlos Diaz and Carlos Bello being the key names there. At associate level, Juan Carlos Salazar focuses on IP litigation; while Romeo Chora is noted for patent matters.

The IP offering at Goodrich, Riquelme y Asociados excels in advising foreign clients on the establishment of intellectual property rights in Mexico, its services including the adaptation of foreign patent specifications and claims to Mexican law, securing patent inventions and trade mark registration, and susbsequent associated renewals. A client base that ranges from promising start-ups to global heavyweights benefits from an experienced team of partners: Enrique Díaz, whose broad practice encompasses the full range of IP issues; senior figure Guillermo Sosa, the litigation contact to note; Julio Cesar Prieto, who oversees regulatory matters, and (non-lawyer) Juan Carlos Suarez, an engineer and head of the patent group. Senior associate Maria Rosa Diaz and associates Natalia Merino and Stephany Ibarra support the practice heads.

Acting on an impressive breadth of intellectual property matters, Hogan Lovells' Mexico offices support clients on the protection, registration and preservation of all types of IP rights. From trade marks, names, dress and slogans, through patents and industrial designs, to plant breeders’ rights and copyright protection, the firm is a reliable choice for multinationals operating in Mexico that requiring a wide range of services in the practice area. Department head Bernardo Herrerías is a long-recognised expert in the market and the counsel of choice for numerous heavyweight companies. He is supported by counsel Edgar Mata, and senior associates José Casillas and Valentina Schmid, al of whom maintain broad IP practices.

For litigation across IP and entertainment law, Müggenburg, Gorches y Peñalosa, S.C. (MGPS) is a reliable choice, fielding a team that is accustomed to handling some of the most complex and high-profile cases in the market. The team acts for notable clients in a range of sectors (including pharmaceuticals, technology and manufacturing), and has a healthy mix of longstanding relationships and a regular flow of new clients. The department is co-led by name partner and litigator Esteban Gorches; and of counsel Ana Esther Urquizo, whose strengths include trade mark and patent protection strategy. Senior associate Fernando Sánchez Tarasco assists Gorches with IP litigation, while Ricardo Gómez Hernández supports on prosecution and protection matters.

Following its merger in July 2024, Pérez-Llorca inherited the former González Calvillo's IP team, which makes for a reliable choice for companies operating in Mexico, whether they require ongoing counsel on rights protection, or court representation on specific issues. The department has in recent years become well versed in co-ordinating counsel across Latin America and will look to further develop its cross-border portfolio following the takeover by an Iberian heavyweight. Pablo Hooper and Alberto Pliego co-lead the team: Hooper is a standout figure in strategic litigation regarding the protection of intellectual property rights, but concurrently maintains a broader IP practice; Pliego, in turn, has strong knowledge of rights protection in the real estate, energy and technology sectors. At senior associate level, Lirio Salgado is a key name in the practice group's patents offering, and Constantino Aquique supports on the full scope of IP litigation. Manuel Gutierrez joined the senior associate ranks from TMI Abogados in August 2023.

Patricia Kaim, a dedicated IP professional across the litigation, transactional and portfolio protection segments, heads the practice group at Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC, whose client base includes domestic sector leaders and household multinational names. Recent highlights for Kaim and her team have included litigation in the alcoholic beverage industry, and trade mark nullity actions related to real estate. The associate-level contacts to note are Silverio Sandate, who focuses on copyright, advertising, and litigation; IP all-rounder Alejandra Neiszer (industrial property, copyright and new technologies); and (non legal) patents specialist, Efrén Sánchez.

Specialist IP firm Ava acts as a one-stop-shop in the practice area, capable of assisting at every stage of rights protection and enforcement. Its client base is diverse in terms of sector scope and primarily features multinationals and foreign companies looking for counsel on their rights in Mexico. Co-chair of the department Tomás Arankowsky has driven growth at the firm in both its trade mark offering and its patent and plant variety portfolios; he is also an accomplished IP litigator. Fellow co-chair Agustin Velázquez is based in Merida, has over three decades' experience in the Mexican IP market, and stands out both in litigation and as counsel on advisory matters. Arantxa Monroy, Angélica García and Ricardo Alarcón are the associate support contacts to note.

The 'highly effective' IP service at boutique firm BGAL Asociados receives client approbation for its 'personalised attention and specialisation of each of its lawyers'. The team has extensive expertise in the drafting and negotiation of transactional IP matters, from settlement, sponsorship or coexistence agreements, to acquisition of IP assets, licensing, and franchising. 'Proactive' practice head and managing partner Inti Alva has considerable experience in all subsets of IP law, including advice on transactional agreements and domain name litigation. Flor Bermúdez is a similarly experienced partner and leads the firm’s Mexican and foreign trade mark practice. At senior associate level, Oscar Flores Vázquez, Laura Hernández Torruco and Iviandy Aquino Arias are the names to note.

Admired for its 'exceptional client service', IP boutique C&L Attorneys is counsel to a number of household names operating in Mexico that need to protect and defend trade marks, patents and industrial designs. Its obtention of well-known status for Starbucks’ "FRAPPUCCINO" mark stands out amongst the practice group’s recent selection of high-profile cases. The firm’s two founding partners co-lead the offering: Ana Castañeda 'stands out as a shining example of excellence in the team' and is well versed in patent and trade mark prosecution and registration in a variety of sectors; while Jorge León, who has over 25 years' experience, is the name to note for trade mark and patent litigation. Senior associates Maria Fernanda Rodriguez and Arantxa Garcia provide key support across trade marks and IP litigation.

ClarkeModet México is a strong choice for patent applications and protection, leveraging the wider firms extensive network across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions to assist multinationals with their portfolios internationally. The firm has also been growing its trade mark offering, supporting clients with filing and oppositions in a wide range of industries. The sizeable team of legal experts at the Mexico City office includes Victor Manuel González, an experienced name in IP advisory and litigation; Sabrina Barrientos, who excels in both, private and public sector pharmaceutical patent litigation and counselling; patent and trade mark prosecution expert, Claudia Márquez; and trade mark specialist Fernando Escudero. They are backed by a strong (non-legal) technical team that includes Angélica Pardavell, a chemical engineer and the firm’s inventions director; patent specialist Tania López, whose forte is in the life sciences field; and Patricia Conelly, who has broad expertise in both technical and formal prosecution of patents, designs, utility models and plant varieties.

Full-service heavyweight Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. assists its diverse client base of international and domestic companies with the filling and prosecution of applications and execution of contracts, to protect their IP portfolios in Mexico. Counsel Gaby Finkel heads the IP department, drawing on professional experience in Mexico and the US, acting for foreign and domestic companies in a broad range of contractual and transactional IP matters. Finkel’s team of associates includes Sofía Castañón, Vanesa Zaragoza, Luis Fernando Arias and Alondra Delgado.

Seasoned IP litigator Mauricio Chozas is the contact to note for IP law advice at Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C., whose routine work includes assistance to both domestic and foreign clients with regard to their trade mark portfolios. Representation in trade mark litigation cases before the administrative and judicial courts is a standout strength of the practice. Senior associate Lorena Pinto is a further key name, particularly for the registration and renewal of trade marks, oppositions, and the management and administration of IP portfolios.

A strong and broad practice in trade mark prosecution underpins the IP offering at MCOY Abogados, which also acts for its client base of international companies in IP litigation. Industrial design disputes and contentious trade mark matters regularly feature in the team's workload, alongside the ongoing management of portfolios in a variety of industries. Alejandro Cárdenas is an experienced figure for prosecution and litigation matters; and Eduardo Miravete is also a seasoned advisor to international companies looking to secure their intellectual property rights in Mexico. More junior partner Pablo Migoya is also a key contact for IP litigation; while at associate level, Carla Amezcua is the name to note.

IP clients of Méndez + Cortés S.C. appreciate the firm's 'incredibly quick, outstandingly expert handling of cases'. The team is especially well versed in matters in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors, and is frequently instructed for patent and trade mark prosecution, litigation and portfolio management. The firm also acts its for domestic and international client base in other IP sub-specialties, and also supports on anti-counterfeiting matters. Leadership of the team is divided between veteran partner José Juan Méndez, who is admired for his 'strategic brilliance'; fellow founding partner Emmanuel Cortés (trade marks, copyright, domain names, industrial secrets, patents and associated litigation); and associate Luis Alberto Márquez, who has a particular strength in patent prosecution, technical opinions and licensing in the chemical, mechanical and electrical fields.

Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C. supports its clients on several fronts in IP law, from due diligence regarding transactional matters, to trade mark oppositions and the management of IP portfolios. The practice is also well versed in copyright-related issues, frequently appearing before the Mexican copyright office. Counsel Alejandro Díaz leads the department and handles a broad range matters including trade marks and copyright, IP litigation (in conjunction with the firm’s contentious department), data privacy, domain disputes, and advertising regulatory issues. Associate Claudia Gutiérrez has a similarly broad practice and both receive client plaudits for their professionalism.

Boutique specialist Solórzano Linaldi is a go-to choice in Mexico for pharmaceutical clients looking for advice on their patent portfolios. The firm is also well known for advertising contract law but its IP offering extends to trade mark and copyright advice too. Co-founding patner Guillermo Solórzano heads the team and is one of the best regarded advisors in the Mexican pharmaceutical sector; his recent matters have included leading annulment actions for patents and trade marks in life sciences and retail, respectively. His fellow co-founder, Luis López Linaldi, is best known for his work on advertising law; while experienced associate Miriam Orozco S supports on the range of patent work as well as maintaining a strong offering across copyright in the entertainment industry. Alan Osorio Aragón and Eréndira Frias are further key associate contacts.

Boutique firm Axkati Legal S.C. fields an IP department that assists clients with all aspects of the acquisition, exploitation and protection of intellectual property rights. Part of this support includes a strong litigation offering that is co-led by Alfredo Pineda and Manuel Augusto Pérez. For copyright matters, Pineda and Luis Alcaraz are the partners to note, with Alcaraz also co-heading the trade mark group with Eduardo Toledo, who is well versed in coordinating international intellectual property portfolio rights. Martín Pereyra assists clients on the full array of patent matters, spearheading that subgroup; and Rosa María Franco is the lead lawyer for the firm’s data privacy offering.

Gloria Niembro, a young partner praised by clients as 'very knowledgeable, result oriented' and producing 'top notch' work, heads the intellectual property offering at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa. The practice group is equipped to handle the full range of trade mark matters, from filing to prosecution and litigation, and does so for an eclectic client base of international and domestic companies. Copyright matters and patent work are also handled by the practice, with Arturo Revilla, who was promoted to senior associate in January 2024, the primary support to Niembro.

ECIJA bolstered its offering in Mexico in June 2023 with the addition of Miguel Ángel Margáin who arrived from Pérez Correa González to take over leadership of the practice. He adds further experience to a team that was already well established in the market segments comprising the TMT sector and regularly works at the conjunction of digital law and IP advice. Margáin's trade mark practice is also a significant boon to the firm’s clients. Senior associate Georgina García focuses on the protection of IP rights at all stages, from initial registration, to statements of use, drafting of license agreements, transfers, renewals and oppositions.

Holland & Knight's intellectual property offering in Mexico is led from its Monterrey office by senior counsel José Luis Villareal, who has a strong track record as regards transactional IP advice for both Mexican and international clients. A diverse client base trusts the team with portfolio management concerning trade marks, patents and copyright, and the firm is also well equipped to support on IP litigation. M&A and finance partner Alejandro Sánchez Mújica provides ancillary support on IP matters from Monterrey, while in Mexico City, TMT expert Octavio Lecona also lends wider expertise on IP matters.

Ibarra, del Paso y Gallego's IP department is admired for its 'helpful professionals and excellent delivery quality', and assists clients with the design, protection, application and maintenance of IP portfolios. Recent work has seen the team particularly active on trade mark and franchising matters (involving both domestic companies, as well as those from the US and Canada) in relation to the telecoms and food-and-beverage sectors. Practice head Juan Manuel Álvarez Del Castillo is particularly well versed in life sciences IP and contentious IP matters. Yvonne Amaya Becerra is the associate contact to note.

Jáuregui y Del Valle, S.C.'s intellectual property offering stands out for its strength in anti-counterfeiting actions, anti-piracy matters and online infringements, frequently supporting clients on dawn raids and working closely with the federal tax authority in Mexico as necessary. The department also has a robust offering in trade mark prosecution and copyright filing, among other sub-areas. Practice head Israel Ledesma Meléndez has a strong IP litigation practice, as well as broad knowledge of the IT sector. Both he and associate Martha Celis are noted as the 'outstanding' according to clients.