Gabriella Villanueva
Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández
More informationThe sizeable IP team at Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández advises leading clients across the main economic sectors in the Dominican Republic, namely pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automobiles, electronics, cosmetics, textiles and services. Mary Fernández and senior associates Miguelina Figueroa and Gabriella Villanueva are the trio leading the team, and are particularly adept at handling IP litigation; this is emblematic of the recent work of the wider group, which has been significantly active in complex administrative disputes. Other key matters undertaken by the team include the negotiation and drafting of contracts to transfer or licence intellectual property rights, as well as data protection and privacy issues.
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- ‘Mary Fernández, Miguelina Figueroa and Gabriella Villanueva support us by responding in a precise, professional manner and have a good understanding of our business as well as everything related to intellectual property.'
‘The depth of their investigations, support for claims beyond what was requested, and their innovative strategies have been excellent.'
‘Highly personalised assistance and management of cases with depth and efficiency. Mary Fernández stands out in the team, as does the leadership displayed by Gabriela Villanueva.’
Key clients
- Johnson & Johnson
- Grupo SID (Mercasid, Induveca and other affiliates)
- Merk Sharp & Dohme
- Mejía Arcalá
- Productos Farmacéuticos (CHINOIN)
- Pfizer
- Caesars Entertainment
- Grupo Puntacana
- Productos Farmacéuticos Dr. Gray/Anest
- Hilton Worlwide
- Hershey's
- Del Monte Foods
- Novartis Caribe
- Vice Presidency of The Dominican Republic and Health Cabinet for Covid-19
- Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos
- Sheehan Genetics
- Alianza de Pacientes con Enfermedades Raras (ADAPA)
- Libbey Glass
- Tygrus
- Chick-fil-A
- Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical
Work highlights
- Representing Del Monte Foods in litigation opposing the registration of the trade mark "Piñas del Monte" by Carlos Manuel Constanza Madea.
- Advising Didi Mobility on the legal implications for the use of the image rights of artists for the advertising of contests to be carried out through its digital platforms at the national level.
- Successfully defended Mapfre Salud ARS against the opposition to its application to register the trade mark "¡Siempre Contigo! Mapre Salud ARS" brought by Banesco Seguros.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mary Fernández
Founding Partner. Wide practice in foreign investment, corporate law, banking and international finances, negotiation and execution of contracts, franchising and distribution relations, structuring and implementation of real estate and tourist projects and aviation law. Focus on intellectual property matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mary Fernández, Miguelina Figueroa, Gabriella Villanueva