Characterised by its ‘dynamism and the generation of innovative proposals’, the Medellín branch of IP powerhouse OlarteMoure has established itself as a key ally to local companies, particularly in the IP and technology areas. Few firms — either local or national — can rival its client roster, with the team acting for most of the most high-profile corporations headquartered in Medellín, including Grupo Nutresa, Cementos Argos and Suramericana. It also routinely represents business entities based outside of the region. María Clara Múnera manages the Medellín office and is recommended for her focus on patents, trade marks and copyrights; while she also contributes significant experience in corporate and contract law. Múnera acts as part of the cross-office team that provides ongoing advice Nutresa Group on global portfolio management. Also noted is litigation head Juan Felipe Acosta, who splits his time between Medellín and Bogotá; and Camilo Bernal, who serves as co-ordinator of the anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting department.
Testimonials
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- ‘With regard to the patent team, OlarteMoure stands out for its good technical level in the areas of engineering and chemistry. The associates, the coordinators and the directors have knowledge in terms of legal and technical aspects, which allows them to understand and manage cases in the best way.’
- ‘The differentiating feature of OlarteMoure is its ability to achieve both a technical and legal understanding of each case, at a national and international level. In addition, it has extensive experience in the particularities of the processing of many patent offices.’
Key clients
- EAFIT
- Universidad Nacional – Medellín Site
Work highlights
- Advised Nutresa on the global management of its trade mark and patent portfolio.
- Advised Cementos Argos on how to protect the results of its innovation programme that aims to tackle climate change and atmospheric emissions.