IP manager | Nestlé México
José Manuel Peña Montes
IP manager | Nestlé México
What are the most significant cases or transactions that your legal team has recently been involved in?
I have recently led an ambitious plan to strengthen the protection of trade secrets in our 16 factories, impacting more than five thousand employees.
Could you share an example of a time when you came up with an innovation that improved how your legal team works and did not come at a large expense?
We recently introduced a new scheme for the differentiation, treatment, and resolution of unfair competition disputes. This new strategy has enabled us to resolve complex cases in a short time and with a significant reduction in costs.
What is a cause, business related or otherwise, that you care about, and why?
Recently, I have been focused on sustainability matters as I was named Legal Sustainability Champion for the market.