With ‘great knowledge of all aspects of the IP field’, CMS Carey & Allende‘s IP practice routinely works alongside some of the world’s best-known brands from the banking, technology, media, life sciences, and fast-moving consumer goods sectors. The team advises on trade mark registrations, oppositions and portfolio management, both at global and local levels; and it further specialises in the protection of industrial and intellectual property, in relation to trade marks, patents, copyright and domain names. Other areas of note are litigation, data protection, and counterfeiting and piracy. The IP department is headed by Matías Somarriva, who has ’extensive experience in the anti-piracy space‘.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Great follow through and very deep in everything they do.'
  • 'They always look for a way to complete the job.'
  • ‘Great knowledge of all aspects of the IP field.’
  • ‘Commitment, speed, teamwork, and 24/7 availability.'
  • 'Great teamwork - they have impressive coordination skills, which makes working with them easy and pleasant.'
  • 'Clients receive a personalised relationship from Matías Somarriva, who is always concerned and attentive to details.'
  • ‘Matías Somarriva is a lawyer with extensive experience in the anti-piracy space - his speed and ability to resolve matters stand out.'
  • ‘Matías Somarriva is a great collaborator who fosters synergy between the client and the authorities that defend and protect IP rights.’

Key clients

  • Karün World
  • ITV Studios
  • Dune (Brand)
  • Spartan Motors
  • CRU International
  • Kinetik Sport
  • Conceito Franchising & Licenciamento
  • Juegos Educativos
  • Sicom Chile
  • EFG Bank European Financial Group
  • Snyder's-Lance
  • Sonda

Work highlights

  • Advised  ITV on an assignment agreement for the "LA DIVIDA COMIDA" and "LA VOZ CHILE" trade marks, which were registered in Chile by Red de Televisión Chilevisión.
  • Assisted Dune with an assignment agreement for the "DUNE LONDON" trade mark, which was registered in Chile by Dune Holdings.
  • Advised Spartan Motors, which sold a portion of its business to Spartan Fire, on the assignment of trade marks to the new owner.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Matías Somarriva