Ana Messina
Founder, Director and Managing Partner
Messina International
More informationFounded in 2019, Messina International's IP team has a fast-growing client base which operates in a range of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, technology and life sciences, and its diverse workload includes advising clients on government regulation, the IP aspects of licensing, distribution and supply agreements, and trade mark and copyright registration and protection. Managing partner Ana Messina, who has a wealth of expertise in the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious IP matters, heads up the group alongside senior associate Adelin Villalobos, who has over 15 years' experience in IP and regulatory affairs.
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Key clients
- Viafirma (Avansi)
- JJ Martin Group (Salutti USA/John Ra)
- Brandstock Services
- Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramirez
- Deutsche Transnational Trustee Corporation/Empresas Polar
- Calox International/Markatrade
- Insecticidas Internacionales Dominicana/Agroser
- Herrero & Asociados
- Industrias San Miguel
- Perfetti Van Melle
- Integra Metas Estratégicas
Work highlights
- Assisted Equifax with due diligence in IP matters related to a corporate transaction.
- Assisted Metas Estratégicas with compliance issues to enable the client to work together with state authorities on the development of an original country brand.
- Represented Calox International/Markatrade before the Supreme Court of the Dominican Republic in relation to a cancellation action.
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Ana Messina, Adelin Villalobos