The ‘solid team' at Tobar ZVS focuses on trade mark registration and enforcement matters, often advising large multinational clients operating in a wide range of sectors - from automotive to food and beverage - on the management of their trade mark portfolios. The group is also singled out for its expertise in plant breeders' rights and anti-piracy issues. Practice head Alvaro Sevilla, who specialises in copyright, trade mark, patent and plant variety matters, is a key contact for the healthcare, advertising, communication, and telecoms sectors. Alfonso Rivera, an expert in trade mark, anti-counterfeiting, and copyright work, is ’highly recommended for portfolio management in Ecuador'. Other noteworthy practitioners include Oscar Vela Descalzo, who excels in litigation involving plant variety rights, and Andrea Guevara Terán, who often advises local and foreign clients on administrative processes related to IP rights infringement.
Testimonials
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'Very solid and competitive team with great knowledge of the practice area.’
‘They deal with matters with great thoroughness.'
‘They are very prepared and knowledgeable lawyers with a lot of expertise.'
‘They are a solid team and extremely present in brand matters. I would dare say that they are the most prominent firm in Ecuador in this area.'
‘Alfonso Rivera is without a doubt one of the most complete professionals in the sector. He has superior knowledge than any other lawyer I have worked with in Ecuador, but in addition to this, he is constantly taking classes, participating in talks and taking courses to always stay updated and current. He is also very kind and approachable as a person.'
‘The team is highly specialised in intellectual property issues in (ornamental) plant varieties. The quality of service is excellent, they are always willing to help and support whatever is necessary.'
‘I have worked closely with: Oscar Vela Descalzo, Alvaro Sevilla, Andrea Guevara Terán. Especially with Andrea Guevara I have an excellent relationship. He is a very accessible person and is always ready to help. In general, the team masters the issue of intellectual property and provides us with excellent service.'
‘Tobar ZVS in Ecuador is one of the firms with the best presence in IP issues. In particular, Alfonso Rivera is highly recommended for portfolio management in Ecuador, trademark and patent prosecution issues as well as litigation in trademark infringements in Ecuador. Alfonso is a highly qualified professional, with significant knowledge of trade mark law.'
Work highlights
- Advised multinational apparel client on claiming notoriety status on several trade marks.
- Represented a food consortium in an appeal regarding a trade mark to protect designation of origin.
- Represented multinational company in a border measure case to prevent infringing goods from entering the country.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alvaro Sevilla