The IP practice at ECIJA is a popular destination for local and international clients, most notably pharma companies, seeking advice on the registration, renewal, transfer and cancellation of trade marks. The group is also proficient in unfair competition and copyright protection matters. Gonzalo Muñoz, who specialises in administrative processes involving IP rights, jointly oversees the department with Michael Veintimilla, a key point of contact for clients from the cement, agrochemical and oil industries, Juan Fernando Valdivieso, who assists with the defence and registration of trade marks, and Ingrid Rodríguez.
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- 'They are clear, sincere, and agile.'
- 'We have felt confident with the service provided, we have been constantly guided and supported.'
Key clients
- Dermahealth
- SIKA
- Grupo Empresarial Bagó
- Hormipisos
- Health-Lab (Farmacias suiza)
- EMPREMAX
- HACIENDA SUIZA
- Laboratorios Bagó
Work highlights
- Advised Hormipisos on a series of actions (registrations and oppositions) aimed at protecting its trade marks.
- Advised DUKARE on responses to oppositions, and renewals for its trade mark portfolio.
- Advised Grupo Empresarial Bagó on filing numerous oppositions to trade mark registrations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Muñoz, Michael Veintimilla, Juan Fernando Valdivieso, Ingrid Rodriguez