OlarteMoure

OlarteMoure’s Medellín branch has been advising clients for over a decade and its local credentials are evidenced by its activity for some of the region’s leading business entities, including Grupo Nutresa, Grupo Familia and Cementos Argos. That being said, the firm also services its enviable roster of multinational clients from its Medellín base. The sizeable 18-lawyer practice group specialises in intellectual property —in line with the larger national firm’s signature strength— with robust offerings in patents, trade marks and anti-piracy, among other practice areas. The ‘always attentive’ María Clara Múnera heads the Medellín office and handles a mix of trade mark, copyright, corporate affairs, consumer protection and patent-related work. Litigation head Juan Felipe Acosta splits his time between Medellín and Bogotá, which demonstrates the strategic importance of the branch to the wider firm. Additionally, the anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting team is led nationally from Medellín, with department head Camilo Bernal noted for his broad experience in contentious matters. The office also draws on a sizeable second line of associates, as well as various other IP professionals, including engineers.