Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados
Clients call on the ‘very attentive and always helpful’ IP practice at Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados for expert advice on the registration, protection and licensing of patents, trade marks, trade secrets and copyright, as well as regarding software, entertainment-content and technology-related matters. While handling the full scope of IP work, the practice has a particular focus on the coordination of complex cross-border licensing and litigation cases. IP due diligence in M&A scenarios, and contract drafting and negotiation are also covered. Practice head Ignacio Bérèterbide specialises in IP prosecution and litigation, and is praised by clients for his ’professional rigour’. Key support is provided by senior counsel Manuel Alonso (trade mark and copyright protection, license agreements, pre-registration analysis, registered trade, and copyright litigation); and senior associate María Luz Nuñez (litigation, patents and trademarks infringements and copyright protection. Former senior associate Rita Colombo left the firm in February 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Very attentive and always helpful. They are not expensive and they certainly add value to every activity.’
‘They provide high-value strategic advice.’
‘The team does rigorous research on IP topics and they generate different options of clients to consider.’
‘Beyond his professional rigour, Ignacio Bereterbide seeks to understand the client's needs, showing an empathy that is not easy to achieve with other professionals.’
‘It is a multidisciplinary and proactive team, with a lot of experience in the sector. They anticipate needs. Ready to meet the company's requirements at all times.’
Key clients
- Tenaris
- Ternium
- Techint
- Fundación Campana
- Holcim
- ITBA (Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires)
- Menoyo
- Raízen Combustiveis
- Digirodeo
- Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
- HDI Seguros
- Paypal
- BK Components
- Hickies
- Marvell International
- Little Caesar Enterprises
- Pirelli
- Prometeon Tyre Group
- Ripio
- OVH SAS
- Whyline
- Parmalat
- Lactalis Brazil
- Citizen
- Bulova
- Oleiros (Local Lo Jack)
Work highlights
- Advised Ternium and its affiliates on several R&D projects globally, to ensure adequate IP protection of their innovative results.
- Advising Tenaris Connections and its affiliates regarding sophisticated and complex IP transactions such as those involving global licensing schemes, R&D activities and cross-border operations.
- Provided legal support to Ripio regarding the restructuring of its global IP portfolio, with aspecial focus on relevant assets in Latin America.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ignacio Bérèterbide