‘Very knowledgeable about IP law’, Albagli Zaliasnik houses sector specialists in technology, electronics, telecoms, automobiles, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, retail, and food and beverages. The seven-member team handles copyright, trade marks, patents, and digital and internet rights. It also assists with consumer protection issues, anti-piracy, licensing, unfair competition, and industrial and business secrets. Recent highlights include assisting pharmaceutical company Sandoz Group with reviewing the status of several patent applications of competitors. The IP, technology and data group is led by Eugenio Gormáz, whose expertise encompasses trade marks, patents, copyright, advertising law, licenses, plant varieties and denominations of origin / geographical indications. Gormáz is ’able to navigate complex and dynamic subjects’; and is supported by Ariela Agosin, whose wide-ranging practice covers IP work, in addition to civil, commercial and regulatory litigation. In the firm’s senior associate ranks, intellectual and industrial property specialist Antonia Nudman advises on litigation and contracts involving copyright, trade marks, investment patents, consumer protection, e-commerce, and unfair competition; and Carlos Lazcano, a 2023 hire from Baker McKenzie Chile, who focuses on intellectual and industrial property matters, including prosecutions, disputes and monitoring trade marks in Chile and abroad. Laczano also advises on copyright, domain names, patents, industrial designs, plant varieties and advertising law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Manages biotech-related IP strategies very well. They have a proactive attitude and are always present.’
  • ‘They respond quickly and very efficiently.’
  • ‘They have great diversity and response times. Very proactive.’

  • ‘They have exceptional client service and are very knowledgeable about IP law.’

  • ‘There is very fluid communication and response times are short, streamlining all tasks and procedures.’

  • ‘They integrate all legal specialties with a comprehensive approach - committed to the most complex requirements of our clients.’

  • ‘Eugenio Gormáz has the experience and expertise to support clients in meeting their objectives, and is able to navigate complex and dynamic subjects.’

  • ‘Eugenio Gormaz - knowledge and quick responses to all clients’ requirements.’ 

Key clients

  • Megalabs Chile
  • Novartis Chile
  • Sandoz Group
  • Arcosystem
  • Jofré Asociados
  • Kiwoko Pet
  • Empresas La Polar

Work highlights

  • Acted for Megalabs Chile in relation to GlaxoSmithKline’s patent for a product, which was allegedly granted in violation of the patentability requirements established by the Chilean Patent Law.
  • Acted for Novartis in relation to Pfizer's patent being allegedly granted in breach of the patentability requirements set forth by the Chilean Patent Office.
  • Assisted Sandoz Group with reviewing the status of several patent applications of its competitors.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eugenio Gormáz