Established as the leading specialist IP firm in the market, BKM | Berkemeyer provides the complete range of IP services. The team excels in the registration of trade marks, patents, domain names, designs and copyrights. It also boasts a successful contentious practice, representing clients in litigation and enforcement proceedings before administrative, civil and criminal courts. The team fields expertise across the full range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals, food and retail to technology and media. The life sciences and agricultural sectors are particular areas of specialisation, with the group’s knowledge extending to licensing and biotechnology agreements. Marta Berkemeyer heads the team, with Hugo T. Berkemeyer also playing a lead role in many of the group’s key mandates. Head of the litigation team Bárbara Dollstadt is an active member of the practice, alongside Irene Angulo, who leads the patent department with Cristobal Gonzalez. Valeria Carron heads the international practice and Jaqueline Querciola the trade mark department. Jazmin Hamuy focuses on trade mark filing and prosecution. Patricia Lopez Moreira, Viviana Rolon, Alexander Berkemeyer and Antonio Villa Berkemeyer are other names to note.

With a successful track record in contentious matters within the IP sector, Ferrere advises on oppositions, prosecutions of trade mark portfolios, and cancellation and nullity actions. Regulatory matters are another area of expertise, and the team represents clients in interactions with the IP office in Paraguay. The group excels in the drafting of licensing and franchise agreements, and is also experienced in the transfer of IP rights, particularly in the context of M&A. Its international focus is reflected in its extensive roster of multinational clients, spanning the TMT, agribusiness, finance, pharmaceutical, industrial and transportation sectors, that it advises on trade mark, patent, design and domain name registration. With a strong contentious practice, Néstor Loizaga leads the team. Practice co-head, senior associate and IP expert Montserrat Puente boasts ‘outstanding’ experience in trade mark portfolio management, including opposition and protection, as well as demonstrating expertise in niche matters, such as IP-generated royalties. At the senior associate level, Miguel Saguier plays a lead role in cancellation and nullity actions. Cynthia Sanabria specialises in trade mark filing and prosecution, defending trade mark and patent rights at the administrative level, while César Benitez is active in judicial proceedings.

Mersán Abogados‘ expertise in the IP sector extends beyond trade marks, copyrights, patents and industrial designs to incorporate advertising and digital law and rights of plant varieties.  The team is experienced in copyright infringement at a criminal level, as well as franchise agreement, licensing and regulatory compliance. IP expert and head of practice Hugo Mersán boasts a wealth of experience in IP cases, representing clients in the administrative and judicial prosecution of trade marks, as well as bringing specialised knowledge of matters such as anti-piracy and biotechnology to the team. He leads the group alongside Lorena Mersán, who is praised for her ‘diligence, dynamism and excellence‘. Senior associate Melissa Stimson focuses her practice on trade mark matters, from renewals to litigation and prosecution, while Liliana Nolan specialises in the agricultural sector, including the rights of plant breeders. María de los Ángeles Barrios is another senior associate to note.

Experienced in the protection of IP assets, Vouga Abogados continues to manage a growing list of trade mark and patent portfolios, advising on risk mitigation and providing representation in litigation proceedings. With both national and international clients, the team manages patent applications on a global scale, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and agribusiness sectors. Siegfried Vouga, an expert in IP law, co-heads the practice and brings extensive experience to the team. Practice co-head associate Laura Lezcano boasts a diverse roster of international clients. Rodrigo Fernández de Nestosa plays a key role in the group’s contentious matters, representing clients at civil, administrative and criminal courts and before the Supreme Court. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Manuel Acevedo focuses his practice on patent-related matters. At the associate level, Grecia Florentin assists with the prosecution of administrative IP cases, while Stephanie Medina focuses on the health and pharma sectors.

Distinguished by its dedicated brand protection department, Cervieri Monsuárez represents global brands across Latin America and defends their IP rights. The team is also active in private investigations into counterfeit products. It advises on the registration of the full range of IP rights, from patents and trade marks to geographical indications, health registrations and plant varieties. Lorena Sosa heads the practice, while associate Carlos Pavón plays a key role in the team’s IP litigation mandates. Lucía Cantera is another name to note. Also at the associate level, Giovanna Milessi focuses on anti-counterfeit matters, while Lilian Marecos is active in IP prosecution.

The IP team at Olmedo Abogados has noted a recent increase in filings for new trade marks. The practice has seen particular growth in the registration of new inventions and advises on the filing of new patents, with a focus on the pharma sector. Sebastián Olmedo and José Ignacio Olmedo jointly lead the team, both bringing extensive experience in litigation to the practice. Associate Adriana Quiñonez fields extensive experience in the management, protection and enforcement of IP rights; as well as patents, copyright, utility and industrial models, she advises on confidentiality contracts, image rights, trade secrets, franchises and use licenses.

Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja advises both local and foreign companies on the registration and commercial use of trade marks, patents, utility models and designs. The team advises brands on their products and services, including concessions and licensing, as well as handling the registration of various contracts. Practice co-head Elba Britez de Ortiz specialises in trade mark and patent registration and is an active litigator in trade mark oppositions. Juan Ortiz Britez co-leads the team and plays a key role in investigations against counterfeit goods. Promoted to junior partner in July 2023, Nadine Peroni boasts a successful track record in opposition proceedings. Mariana Peroni has retired from the firm.