Intellectual property

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s IP team strikes the right note with sources for its ‘technical level and ability to stay close to the client’. A popular choice for cross-border matters due to its ability to lean on the international network of associate firm Uría Menéndez, as well as its own offices in Chile and Peru, the team handles a mix of IP portfolio management, enforcement and litigation work. The department is co-led by Mauricio Patiño, whose practice spans competition, IP, dispute resolution and TMT-related matters; up-and-coming IP and life sciences specialist Gerardo Flórez; and director Camilo Suárez, who ’provides close and high-level support’.

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Testimonials

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‘A young team led by Gerardo Flórez, who handles an array of matters from registration to litigation. Its way of working, of creating systems for a company, is to give the client tools, so that it can make decisions easily. It is simply spectacular. If you need an office in Colombia, this is your option without a doubt.’
‘Lawyers are truly innovative, creative, and willing to assume that they are part of the same company as the client. I am calmer since we started working with this team because I am totally convinced that it will do its best to protect the company.’
‘Gerardo Flórez is the person who solves my problems and I know that he co-ordinates all of the work. Gerardo is my first choice always in Colombia.’
‘We have worked with PPU on complex cases and its response has always been on time and accurate, with a focus on providing a solution to the business. On the occasions in which it has provided services for our company, the result was successful.’
‘I highlight Gerardo Flórez; he always very willing to assist, stays close to the client and looks for a cost-effective solution. Without a doubt a reference for IP issues in Colombia.’
‘What makes this practice unique is that the PPU team, particularly director Camilo Suárez, provides close and high-level support. Its assistance is constant, and it cares about the client's interests.’
‘We value the team for its technical level and ability to stay close to the client. In particular, Camilo Suárez is a close adviser, with an exceptional technical level, who is always attentive and looking out for the interests of clients.’
‘The team complements each other, everyone is willing to give a timely and knowledgeable response. Camilo Suárez is an excellent lawyer; his capacity for analysis and ideas to carry out the procedures contributes to our business every day.’

Key clients

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP / Delta Airlines and Meta Platforms
América Móvil
Mercado Libre
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosatti Professional Corp / Spotify
Despegar Colombia
Ferrari
Warner Bros Discovery
Arochi Lindner - Grupo Televisa
Societé Des Produits Nestlé
RCN Televisión

Work highlights

Advised Delta Airlines on a trade mark conflict relating to trade marks registered or applied for by Marriott Worldwide Corporation in two jurisdictions (Colombia and Peru) in the context of a worldwide case.
Advised Travel Reservations and its subsidiary, Despegar Colombia, on a domain name arbitration before the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Advised RCN Televisión on a worldwide trade mark registration programme for TV and movie production, broadcasting and streaming services in 169 countries.