Technology and internet-related IP matters are a key focus for Allende & Brea, which is also called on by companies in other sectors for support on IP prosecution, contracting, licensing, copyright, domain names, and internet and entertainment law, along with IP litigation including trade mark oppositions, patent and design infringement, and breach of IP contracts. Software matters, database law, data protection, privacy and computer contracts are particularly strong areas for a team with deep technology expertise. Practice head Pablo A Palazzi is renowned for his technology knowledge and is an authority on the IP aspects of internet law, data protection and outsourcing. Senior associate Carlos Octavio Mitelman, who has built up a strong IP prosecution and litigation practice, and associate Loida Gabriela da Cruz, who joined from Clarke, Modet & Co at the end of 2023, provide further support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Allende & Brea IP team is extremely professional and prepared. Pablo Palazzi is an internationally recognised expert. The recent incorporation of Carlos Octavio Mitelman and Loida da Cruz has boosted the team.'

  • 'The team stands out for its deep legal knowledge and quality of delivery.'

  • ‘The team displays deep technical knowledge and is strong in technology. Also notable is the direct involvement of the partners in all issues, which is a clear differential with other firms.'

  • ‘Allende & Brea adopts a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach and, even in environments of regulatory uncertainty, provides excellent advice.'

  • ‘Both partners and associates provide excellent service. Pablo Palazzi and Carlos Octavio Mitelman are excellent.'

Key clients

  • Meta
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram
  • Bitso
  • The Pokemon Company
  • Marelec Food Technologies
  • Equifax
  • John Bean Technologies
  • Temple Group
  • Upsolut Sports
  • AISWEI Technology
  • Interpac
  • Muresco
  • Suzuki Corporation
  • AVB Metrics
  • Westwing Comercio Varejista
  • Caleffi
  • Quinto Andar Serviços Inmobiliarios
  • Advertising & Design Education
  • Everbridge
  • Ofelia Company
  • Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
  • Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma
  • Interbas
  • Duck Foot Parts
  • Bingos Platenses
  • The Museum Of Modern Art
  • Sacmi Cooperativa Meccanici Imola
  • Ubiquiti
  • Societá Italiana Trasmissioni Industriali
  • OLX
  • Korn Ferry
  • Mih Payu
  • Velconet
  • Coca-Cola Femsa
  • Alarken
  • Arakur

Work highlights

  • Advised on the registration and enforcement of Facebook's trade marks, successfully objecting to numerous third-party trade mark applications containing Facebook’s “F” logo.
  • Advising on trade mark registration and enforcement for Instagram, objecting to the use and registration of over 60 trade mark applications containing “INSTA” plus a generic term or a generic term plus “GRAM”.
  • Successfully objected to numerous third-party trade mark applications containing Instagram’s camera glyph logo.

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Practice head

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Pablo Palazzi