Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ full-service IP practice acts for an impressive roster of international clients, with its cross-border capability standing as a key asset in multi-jurisdictional work. However, it also acts for a significant share of local companies and it notably manages worldwide IP portfolios for many of Colombia’s most recognisable brands. Department head Luz Helena Adarve handles a mix of patent and trade mark matters for major domestic and foreign clients, including Colombina, AB InBev. and Avianca. Juanita Acosta is also highly regarded for her expertise in trade marks, technology and advertising issues, among others. Senior associate Ana María Ruiz provides specialist practice support.
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Key clients
- ILF International Corp
- Colombina
- Bavaria & Cía
- Microsoft Colombia
- Anheuser Bush
- Nextleaf Solutions Lt
- Cine Colombia
- Aerovías del Continente Americano (Avianca)
- Basf
- Guess?
- Tul
- Riopaila Castilla
- Kellogg Company
- Loschelder Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft MBB
Work highlights
- Advised Colombina on various IP matters, including successfully representing it in a nullity and re-establishment of rights action before the Council of State, which overturned the rejection of its "SALTIN SPLENDID" trade mark registration in class 30.
- Successfully represented Instagram in obtaining the registration of the trade mark "IG Spectrum Multi-Color Gradient" in international classes 9 and 42.
- Advised Microsoft Technology Licensing on the prosecution of several patent applications.
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Luz Helena Adarve, Juanita Acosta