Miniño Abogados
Miniño Abogados is described as ‘exceptionally responsive and skilled in the area of IP’. Urko Ochoa, noted as ’the partner you need for IP matters in Dominican Republic‘, leads a team whose recent workload includes significant trade mark litigation and enforcement actions relating to copyright, with strong suits in the pharmaceuticals and technology (including fintech) sectors. ’Strategic‘ managing partner Orietta Blanco is well versed in a wide range of IP issues but has a particular focus on the multi-jurisdictional management of trade mark and domain name portfolios in the Caribbean. The team also has growing six-person patent division, of which associate Eugenio Escolástico is a key part. Pamela Hernández, who was promoted to partner in March 2023, is another standout practitioner IP matters in the Dominican Republic and other countries in the region.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Miniño is our go-to firm in Dominican Republic. They always get the job done and are easy to work with. It provides comfort that Miniño understands what US clients require.’
‘Orietta Blanco is very strategic and consistently produces great outcomes for all of our clients. The team is extremely efficient and responsive.’
Key clients
- Netflix
- Amazon
Work highlights
- Acting for D.B.C. Corporation in one of most important trade mark cases to be heard in the Dominican Republic, relating to a copycat brand that became famous in its own right.
- Acted for Colombina in enforcement proceedings against the infringement of trade dress, including negotiations.