ECIJA
More informationWith offices in 17 countries spanning Central America, Europe and Asia (in addition to one in the metaverse), the team at ECIJA utilises deep bench strength to safeguard and manage the trade marks, copyrights and patents of national and multinational corporates, such as Pfizer and Church & Dwight, across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, health, logistics, textiles and beverages. The practice’s full service offering extends to utility models, industrial designs, advertising, merchandising and sponsorship, and assignments. Senior associate Monserrat Soto Roig leads the team, bringing expertise to such matters as IP risk assessment, image rights, software licences and work-for-hire agreements.
Testimonials
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‘The extensive knowledge that they manage allows us to achieve our objectives - they have remarkable experience in the area of intellectual property, and provide clear and prompt responses from anywhere in Central America. They commit to the case and solve it strategically by implementing action plans that achieve favourable results.’
‘Their commitment to the client makes us feel that our needs are their priority, and they achieve quick and effective responses. The work team shows a capacity for teamwork and professional ethics. And, most importantly, it achieves results.’
'Regional service. Prompt responses. Knowledge of the matter.'
'Monserrat Soto responds quickly, listens to the client's needs and is always willing to collaborate. She proposes alternative solutions.'
'Monserrat Soto is very professional and looks for quick and efficient solutions. She stays in communication throughout the process to keep us up to date with progress.'
Key clients
- Church & Dwight
- Profarmaco
- Herbalife of America
- Pfizer Zona Franca
- Viatris
- Sparx Logistics
Work highlights
- Advising Church & Dwight on the management and administration of its complete trade mark portfolio in Costa Rica.
- Providing constant monitoring of Profarmaco's trade mark portfolio for the filing of renewals, the defence administrative and judicial actions and new trade marks.
- Advising on the intellectual property components of Pfizer's advertising, marketing, trainings and other activities, to provide risk assessments.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Monserrat Soto Roig