Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen assists large domestic and international clients operating in the food, energy and technology sectors with the management of their trade mark portfolios and in the defence of IP rights. Patent litigation is a particularly strong area, with the firm also called on for its knowledge of technology transfer law. Fernando Alonso provides legal advice to local and international clients and is active in litigation relating to trade marks, patents, trade names, advertising and privacy law. He co-leads the practice with Julio Lago and Santiago Fiorito, who covers trade marks, patents, copyright, technology law and trade secrets. The practice strengthened its ranks in 2023 with the hires of IP agents Maria Sol Toucedo and Eugenia Pabon Ezpeleta, who were both previously with Estudio Chaloupka.
Testimonials
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'A team of lawyers who take pride in their work and are willing to respond to the client's concerns.'
'A very knowledgeable team that understands local laws and the practices in Argentina. Santiago Fiorito is responsive and comprehensive.'
'We have had good results from this hardworking team.'
Key clients
- Grupo Cepas
- Netflix
- Red Bull
- Catena Zapata Group
- Molinos Rio de la Plata
Work highlights
- Assisting Grupo Cepas with the management of its IP portfolio, including prosecution and litigation related to its more than 1,000 trade mark registrations.
- Handled a successful negotiation with collective rights management societies for Netflix.
- Acted for Red Bull in multiple negotiations, taking active measures to have third-party companies cease in the use of the format created by Red Bull called "Batalla de Gallos", which involves a rap and singing improvisation competition.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fernando Alonso, Santiago Fiorito, Julio Lago