‘A constant support in matters that are a priority for brands', Carey's large intellectual property (IP) practice is consistently sought out for the identification and protection of IP rights. The team’s substantial experience covers the prosecution and litigation of trade marks, patents and industrial designs, along with geographical indications, designations of origin, plant varieties, and domain names. The department’s expertise further encompasses copyright, anti-counterfeiting, privacy, licensing, trade secrets, intangible asset valuations, and IP management. Guillermo Carey is a go-to practitioner for pharmaceutical laboratories requiring advice on regulatory matters and patent infringements; and Francisco Carey is ’highly specialised in patent prosecution and litigation' (in addition to trade marks, licensing and anti-counterfeiting). The second line of key advisers comprises counsel Fernando García, a well-known specialist in invention patents, and director Jorge Fuentes, who advises companies on the design and implementation of IP-based transformative innovation strategies. Within the firm’s associate pool, Catalina Aldunate specialises in trade marks, domain names, anti-counterfeiting and licensing; and Carla Encalada‘s workload covers trade marks, patents and domain names, along with IP litigation.
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- 'Without a doubt, something that characterises Carey is its precision and speed. The advice always goes beyond what is strictly requested.'
- 'Always looks for new ways to provide clients with solutions - a constant support in matters that are a priority for brands.’
- ‘Carey’s IP team has shown the ability to anticipate conflicts and resolve complex situations favourably, offering clients alternatives that best suit their internal scenarios.’
- ‘Excellent analysis capabilities, thoroughness in the legal opinions issued, and speed in responding to the client.'
- 'Excellent service.'
- ‘Francisco Carey is one of the best IP lawyers around. He is always available and takes on his clients' problems as his own. He is also very judicious in his advice, always weighing all possible scenarios.’
- 'Francisco Carey is highly specialised in patent prosecution and litigation.’
- 'Fernando García is a standout counsel.'
Key clients
- Nestlé
- Essity
- Codelco
- Crocs
- Algramo
- IMDEX
- Clorox
- Wenco
- WildFoods
- Mercado Libre
Work highlights
- Assisted Wenco with the defence of its registered patents in three nullity actions, which were filed by KD Pack.
- Advised Altunis (part of business group Cipriani), on the registration and opposition procedures to obtain and consolidate protection over the trade mark "CIPRIANI" in Chile.
- Advised Catalina Abbott, a well-known Chilean artist, on the enforcement of her copyright to an artwork that was used for labelling wines bottles by Viu Manent Winery.
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Leading individuals
Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm´s Intellectual Property and Information Technology Group.
Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Information Technology, Venture Capital and Private Equity Groups. Also, he is the head of the Life Sciences, Technology and Consumer Law Group.
Next Generation Partners
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guillermo Carey, Francisco Carey, Fernando García, Jorge Fuentes