Covarrubias' ‘quality of work is impeccable and the responses to queries are very clear’. Founded in 2010, the IP-focused firm’s broad life sciences expertise ranges from the agriculture, biochemistry and biotechnology sectors, to the energy, forestry and genetics industries. The three-member practice is also home to specialists in microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience and pharmaceuticals, as well as research and investigation work. The group is additionally active in the regulatory aspects of food, cosmetics and medical devices; and routinely files, processes and attains rights for plant varieties, along with defending such protected varieties before the courts. ’A one-stop-shop for the pharmaceutical industry in Chile’, the practice recently advised South Korean pharmaceutical company Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co on the filing of an invention patent application. Founding partner Arturo Covarrubias advises on industrial property and copyright-related protection strategies, as well as industrial property litigation involving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, tissue paper, food, retail and telecoms sectors. In the associate ranks, (non-legal) senior Matías Valenzuela is a patent expert, who ‘stands out as a biochemist with extensive experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors’; and litigation department head Diego Bilbao focuses on administrative, civil, arbitration and criminal litigation, in relation to industrial property, copyright and unfair competition.
Testimonials
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- ‘Covarrubias in Chile has consolidated an exceptional practice in IP, with a particular emphasis on life sciences.’
- ‘What makes this practice unique is the combination of its solid leadership and the ability to adapt to the specific needs of each client and the complexities of each case, but also its knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the life sciences industries and their particular business dynamics.’
- ‘Developed its practice with a particular approach to understanding the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, incorporating into its team not only legal professionals, but also a technical staff made up of biologists and chemical engineers, making them a one-stop-shop for the pharmaceutical industry in Chile.’
- ‘The quality of work is impeccable and the responses to queries are very clear. It is evident that they have an excellent relationship with the Chilean Patent Office and that they manage their practice very well.’
- ‘Great response times to queries and ability to find solutions.’
- ‘Clients fully trust their recommendations - the clearest and most accurate response comes from Covarrubias.’
- ‘Within the group of technical professionals, Matías Valenzuela stands out as a biochemist with extensive experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.’
- ‘Matías Valenzuela is always available to resolve any questions and always has a proactive and positive attitude. Clients couldn't be more satisfied with the work.’
Key clients
- Crop Microclimate Management
- Virbac
- Centrovet
- Tersera Therapeutics
- Novartis
- Monsanto Technology
- Shire Human Genetic Therapies
- Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co
- Nuseed Americas
Work highlights
- Advised Nuseed Americas on four patent applications for fish feed products.
- Advised Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co on the filing of an invention patent application.
- Advised Shire Human Genetic Therapies on the filing of a patent application.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arturo Covarrubias, Matías Valenzuela, Diego Bilbao