Alta QIL+4 Abogados

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Thanks to the firm’s strong presence in Central America, Alta QIL+4 Abogados is well positioned to advise its growing client base of domestic and multinational companies on regional strategies to protect their IP rights. The team routinely assists with trademark registrations and renewals, and also advises on data privacy, advertising and trade secrets. IP litigation also features in the team's workload; the practice is active in opposition, cancellation and unfair competition actions, as well as anti-counterfeiting cases. At the helm of the practice, managing partner Marcos Ibargüen has expertise in IP litigation and agency and distribution agreements, and senior associate Alejandro del Valle is noted for his broad experience in contentious and non-contentious matters.

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  • 'It is a team that is very easy to communicate with, which gives confidence to achieve common objectives, with a great commitment to the client, which makes it possible to solve problems that arise in a more efficient and timely manner.'

Key clients

  • Taco Bell Guatemala
  • PPG Industries USA
  • Campbells
  • Caña Real
  • Laboratorios Saval
  • ASKO Appliances
  • International Biodegradable Products Institute
  • Plastic Brothers
  • Wakami
  • Aceros de Guatemala

Work highlights

  • Advised the International Biodegradable Products Institute on the local registration of its logo, which certifies that plastic products are biodegradable.
  • Advised Plastic Brothers on a strategy to protect its three-dimensional trademarks and defend itself against unfair competition in the marketplace.

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.
Alejandro del Valle

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro del Valle, Marcos Ibargüen