A destination practice for intellectual property law, Brigard Castro impresses with its ‘extensive knowledge of IP issues, which goes far beyond what firms in Colombia traditionally handle’. The boutique additionally brings to bear an 80-year history of specialising in the area, as well an ability to plug into the full-service expertise of associated law firm, Brigard Urrutia. High-profile managing partner Juan Pablo Cadena possesses ’great knowledge in the area of intellectual property’, with his comprehensive skill set spanning copyright, IP litigation, and trade names, among other market segments. Trade mark head Martín Torres co-leads the overarching department alongside Cadena; together they advised Nike Innovate on applying for the trade mark “BLAZER” to identify footwear, which was successful on appeal. Other key contacts include director Catalina Gómez, who anchors the brands and oppositions team; and senior associate Laura Angel Jaramillo, who is noted for her ‘great ability in litigation’. In August 2022, junior associate María Juliana Pacheco joined the IP Delegation Office at the SIC.
Testimonials
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- ‘The Brigard Castro team, led by Juan Pablo Cadena, is one of a kind. I highlight its extensive knowledge of IP issues, which goes far beyond what firms in Colombia traditionally handle. The group has among its members people with expertise in complex issues.’
- ‘Juan Pablo Cadena is a lawyer with great knowledge in the area of intellectual property, in addition to being perhaps one of the most "business savvy" external lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with.’
- ‘Senior associate Laura Angel Jaramillo is a lawyer with excellent skills in the field of intellectual property this, added to her great ability in litigation combined with her understanding of clients' business, makes her a true partner to our operations.’
Key clients
- Marroquinera
- Megatrax
- Rush Street Interactive
- Apple Colombia and Apple Inc
- Publicaciones Semana
- Carvajal Tecnología y Servicios and Thomas Greg & Sons (Guernsey)
- UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones
- PEI Asset Management
- Grupo UMA
- Inditex
- Nike Innovate
- Sazerac Brands
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Phillip Morris
- Metrolinea
Work highlights
- Represented Megatrax Production Music in negotiations with Plural Comunicaciones concerning a possible copyright infringement of musical works of authorship.
- Successfully represented Carvajal Tecnología y Servicios and Thomas Greg & Sons (Guernsey) in a patent infringement claim initiated by Jose Gustavo Grisales Garcia.
- Advised the company in charge of Bogotá's first subway line on applying for the trade mark "M METRO LINEA 1", and in subsequent opposition proceedings based on the trade name "METRO LINEA".
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Pablo Cadena, Martín Torres