Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s life sciences team is primarily focused on IP-related matters, with its recent work spanning patent prosecution, IP portfolio management and consumer protection law. The team also possesses a significant regulatory offering, where it advises life sciences clients on sanitary regulations, health registrations and advertising law, among other issues. The department is co-led by Mauricio Patiño, whose broad practice takes in IP, life sciences, competition, TMT and dispute resolution; Gerardo Flórez, who specialises in IP, regulatory and advertising law; and litigator Camilo Suárez, who serves as director of the IP and life sciences group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lawyers stand out for their collaboration and strategic vision.’

  • ‘The team collaborates with the client, providing quick responses and seeking to optimise value. I highlight the work of Gerardo Florez.’

Key clients

  • Productos Ramo
  • Brinsa
  • Skeletal Dynamics
  • Inversiones Glu Vape
  • Plastilene
  • Digi Cosmetics
  • Garoto
  • Productos Naturales de la Sabana

Work highlights

  • Advised Plastilene on securing, drafting and registering multiple patents in Colombia and the United States.
  • Represented Compañía Colombiana De Cerámica in the judicial defence of 25 industrial designs.
  • Advised Brinsa on the management of its portfolio for foodstuffs and cleaning products, including new applications, promotional activities, consumer protection and new product launches.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mauricio Patiño, Gerardo Florez, Camilo Suárez