Specialist IP boutique firm BARLAW – Barrera & Asociados S. Civil de R.L., 'are extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in Peruvian trade mark law', The team, covering a wide spectrum of IP areas, including patents, trade marks, copyrights and IP litigation; they also specialise in conducting training for public officials on IP rights and actively engage in anti-counterfeiting actions. The senior bench comprises three partners: Adriana Barrera has deep expertise in the development of comprehensive protection strategies for clients, ranging from registration matters to litigation; María Inés Herrera specialises in trade mark and domain names; while younger partner Medalith Albarracín's broad practice takes in trade marks, copyright, patents and domain names. At associate level, senior Sandra Arredondo and Maria Julia Goicochea co-lead the brand protection department, overseeing enforcement, administrative litigation, fair competition and data privacy; while Andrea Chunga  manages contentious matters before the trade mark and copyright office. The team was further strengthened with the August 2024 arrival of associate Sofía Cabrera from INDECOPI. Former associate Carlos Pulcha  left the firm in early 2025.

Barreda Moller is best known for and has a longstanding reputation in intellectual property; the practice offers comprehensive IP services specialising in patents, IP litigation, IP infringements and copyright and trade mark issues. The practice group is co-led by partners Alfredo Barreda  and Fernando Barreda, who draw on extensive experience in trade mark, copyright law and advertising legislation. Other key figures include: seasoned IP litigators and trade mark specialists Carlos Auza, Marcela Escobar and Gonzalo Barreda (also an expert in patents). At the associate level, Katia Armejo provides key support in copyright and patent and design cases.

Lawyers in the IP practice at Estudio Echecopar ‘stand out for their efficiency, speed and in-depth legal and technical knowledge’. The practice advises on a wide range of IP matters, including traditional and Sui generis IP rights, representing clients in the healthcare, luxury goods and tech sectors. Their work also encompasses trade marks, domain name disputes, patents and anti-counterfeiting matters. Department head Manlio Bassino has extensive experience in trade mark matters related to healthcare sector and complex intellectual property litigation. At the associate level, Andrea Jiménez advises on anti-counterfeiting actions, due diligence reviews and agreements regarding intellectual property matters. Rosmery Rivera specialises in patents and copyright matters, while Geneve Dupont is actively involved in due diligence operations, such as sponsorship and use of images. Former partner Alvaro Gutiérrez departed from the firm in February 2024.

Intellectual property is a key pillar of Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados' firm-wide offering, with the practice recognised as a leader across the full spectrum of IP-related matters. Representing both domestic and international clients in various sectors, the department advises on anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy actions, patent litigation, trade marks and copyright infringement.  The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Piero Calderón, who has extensive experience in litigation related to copyrights, defending movie theatres, department stores and hotels; and Bruno Merchor-Valderrama, who draws from his expertise as a former head of the Peruvian Patent Office, to handle cases related to patents and life sciences. Senior associate Johana Calderón has extensive experience advising on trade marks and domain names. At the associate level, Melissa Costa-Espejo specialises in infringement and anti-piracy and Roxana Bacalla-Izquierdo is involved in cases related to infringement actions and patent nullities.

Rodrigo has an experienced IP team, who advise clients on a wide range of areas within the sector, including trade marks, patents, copyrighting issues, licensing agreements and IP litigation. Managing partner María del Carmen Alvarado has extensive knowledge of the IP sector especially in trade marks, utilising her expertise from her former position as head of INDECOPI’s trade mark office, she handles trade mark prosecution, patents, copyrighting and domain name matters. She has successfully represented multinational food corporation Pepsico and achieving protection of the “Sensaciones” trade mark. Ximena Aramburu is well versed in trade marks, copyright, consumer protection and advertising. At the associate level, Ricardo De Vettor focuses on infringement and life science matters, while Daniela Supo specialises in consumer protection, unfair competition and advertising.

The IP practice at Allende & García Abogados advises clients on a range of intellectual property matters including, trademarks, patents, copyright and domain names. Key contacts within the team include Nataly Balladares, Jorge Allende, Magali García, and Karla Espinoza.

The IP department at boutique firm ClarkeModet Peru is well equipped to advise clients on a range of IP matters such as filing, prosecution, trade marks, patents and IP litigation. With a global outreach, the practice is capable of advising clients in various sectors such as life sciences, retail, biotech, energy and construction. The practice is led by Alvaro Arias, who has extensive experience in the design of IP strategies, industrial designs and the prosecution of patent applications. José Marquis specialises in registrations, defence and proceedings in relation to domain names, as well as litigations in relation to trade marks while Cynthia Huaman has expertise in patent infringement matters. Associate Victor Fernandez frequently assists the team in IP litigation. The team was further strengthened with the arrival of Guillermo Hiraoka from INDECOPI in December 2024.

Diez Canseco Abogados‘ IP practice adopts a multidisciplinary approach and advises both domestic and international clients in a broad spectrum of IP related matters including trade mark prosecution, trade mark litigation and copyright infringement. The practice has expertise in representing clients in the pharmaceutical, education, and food and beverage sectors. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Marta Fernandez-Pepper, who specialises in trade marks, patents and copyright related to the education and tech sectors; and Omar Alvarado Escobar, who has extensive knowledge of intellectual property. Industry veteran Luis Diez Canseco assists the team and is a key lawyer in the team. Associates Piero Cruzado-Merino and Janny Lopez-Acosta are actively involved in IP cases related to trade marks and patents.

At DS Casahierro Abogados, the IP team advises on an array of matters such as trade mark registration, copyright infringement and patents, while working closely with the Peruvian trade mark and copyright offices. Their expertise extends to anti-counterfeiting initiatives and anti-piracy programmes. The department is jointly led by Javier Duany, who specialises in trade mark and patent infringements, while Jessica Ortiz focuses on anti-piracy and copyright matters. The team is further strengthened by associates Franco Guzman, Loana Huerta and Nataly Cespedes, who are actively involved in a range of IP-related cases in the practice.

Representing both domestic and international clients in the telecoms, mining and sports industries as well as others, the IP practice at Durand Abogados advises on a full spectrum of IP related matters such as patent litigation, IP litigation and appeals, trade marks and domain names. Juan Carlos Durand Grahammer heads the department and advises on complex litigations and management of IP rights as well as corporate IP-related matters. Christian Durand Grahammer heads the European and German desk and focuses on defending intellectual property rights in relation to trade marks. Associate Armando Pastor Vera represents clients in corporate and administrative IP matters.

At Estudio Olaechea, the IP practice advises its clients on both litigation and non-contentious matters related to patents, trade marks, and copyright areas; their reach and expertise extends to domain name matters and infringements. The group is experienced in representing various clients in pharmaceutical, food and beverages and tech sectors. Mónica Germany spearheads the department, offering counsel and representation for clients related to trade marks and patents, and she is supported by senior associate Cristina Fernandez, who is actively involved in cases and specialises in copyright law and infringements.

Representing and advising clients in the pharmaceuticals, telecoms and beauty industries, the IP group at Osterling Abogados has expertise in an array of IP issues, such as trade mark registration, intellectual property due diligence and patents among many others. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Arturo Tello, who specialises in the handling and protection of trade mark and patent portfolios as well as copyrighting issues; and Ximena Souza-Ferreira, who focuses on domain names and patent issues. Associate Claudia Sánchez has expertise in anti-piracy matters and trade mark registration.

 

The intellectual property practice at Benites, Vargas & Ugaz represents public and private sector clients in trade marks, copyright, and patent matters, and the firm adopts an interdisciplinary approach by collaborating with the firm’s competition and advertising departments to offer comprehensive advice to their clients. Carlo Fabricio Sánchez Concha leads the department and has extensive knowledge in patents and trade marks; he is supported by associate Alexandra Espinoza, who specialises in copyright matters and is actively involved in a range of cases in the practice area.

CMS Grau's IP practice represents domestic and international clients in the retail, aviation, automotive and financial sectors in a range of matters including trade mark and patent prosecution, opposition and cancellation actions, copyright and anti-counterfeiting actions. Maria Delia Oxley oversees the department and advises clients in various sectors in the protection and renewal of their intellectual property rights as well as the negotiation and execution of trade mark licence agreements. Associate Pedro Llerena advises clients in trade mark registrations and oppositions.

The IP department at Estudio Colmenares represents clients on an array of IP related matters such as trade mark registration, patents and advises on intellectual property rights.

With a global outreach, the IP department at DLA Piper Perú advises domestic and international clients across various industries such as retail, tech and finance. The practice is well equipped to handle various IP related matter,s including patent registration, trade mark infringements and the management of trade mark portfolios. The experienced Ana Teresa Barreto leads the practice and has extensive experience in intellectual property law with a particular focus on patent and trade mark-related litigation. Senior associate Úrsula Aguilar is actively involved in cases across the practice and specialises in contentious trade mark issues and copyright matters.

At specialist boutique firm Fernández-Dávila Abogados, the IP group specialises in patents, trade marks, domain names and copyrights prosecution and litigation, particularly for clients in the pharmaceuticals sector. The practice is jointly led by partners: Carlos Fernández-Dávila Winkler and Ivette Luque Cárdenas, who focus on patents and trade mark prosecution in the life sciences sector; senior associate Neunlyn Marín Díaz, who specialises in industrial designs and copyright; and associate María del Rosario Zúñiga, who has experience advising on contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Associate Julisa Quiliche Chávez handles IP matters related to the pharmaceuticals sector.

The IP team at Hernández & Cía is adept at handling trade mark prosecution and litigation, copyright cases, licensing and publicity rights. Following the departure of former practice head Enrique Cavero in August 2024, the firm has restructured the department, hiring principal associate Giancarlo Baella (as a partner) from Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados the same month; his broad practice takes in competition, commercial and administrative law, as well as IP. Baella is supported by senior associate Carlos Holguín, who has extensive experience in copyright and patent matters (particularly those related to the education and mining sectors); and intermediate associate Adriana Garces (competition, IP and regulatory matters), a September 2024 arrival from Bullard Falla Ezcurra Abogados.

 

 

Praised for their ‘clear, practical and timely advice’, Fernandez & Vargas Abogados offers intellectual property services encompassing copyrights, anticounterfeiting and trade mark prosecution, both nationally and internationally. The team is led by founding partner María Luz Vargas, whose professional trajectory spans over 15 years’ experience, in which she has been a go-to choice for an array of national and international clients for their IP needs. Another key contact is Luis Gonzalo Ramírez, who also leads the IP area; his areas of expertise include copyright, industrial property, consumer protection, advertising and unfair competition.

Praised by clients for its team of ‘experienced professionals’ with a strong reputation in the industry, law boutique MCG Law Firm was formed in October 2022 by partners Jean-Carlo Costa and Ray Meloni, with Dafne Ramos joining in March 2023. Serving a range of local and international clients, the team is well-equipped to assist clients on matters encompassing patents, copyright, anti-counterfeiting, unfair competition and related litigation, among other pertinent IP matters.

IP-specialist firm Valencia IP Lawyers advises a range of national and international clients on the full gamut of intellectual property matters, including registration and protection of trade marks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, piracy, unfair competition, in addition to related litigation. The firm is headed by senior partner Juber Valencia, whose more than 50 years of experience allows him to expertly assist clients with litigation in administrative and judicial proceedings before the relevant authorities. At the associate level, Giovana Palacios is the go-to lawyer for patent and industrial design matters; she is also noted for her consultancy on unfair competition and regulatory issues, in addition to her advice on proceedings before INDECOPI. Associate Teresa Cabrera leads the firm’s trade mark practice, and receives plaudits for her management of contentious mandates (oppositions, nullities, cancellations) and administrative procedures before INDECOPI.