As part of a regional network, Alta QIL+4 Abogados is a strong choice for clients seeking assistance with the management of their IP portfolios throughout Central America, acting for a host of major domestic and multinational clients from the pharmaceuticals, sugar, retail, automotive, construction and tech industries, among others. The team also has robust skill sets in civil and criminal IP litigation, including anti-counterfeiting cases. Managing partner Marcos Ibargüen, who draws upon extensive corporate and litigation experience, oversees the practice alongside senior associate Alejandro del Valle, the current president of the IP Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Guatemala, whose broad practice takes in trade mark, patent and copyright issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team stands out for its knowledge of ​​intellectual property and litigation in this area.’

  • ‘I would like to highlight their quality and client service.’

Key clients

  • Taco Bell Guatemala
  • PPG Industries USA
  • Campbells
  • Caña Real
  • Laboratorios Saval
  • Asko Appliances
  • International Biodegradable Products Institute
  • Flexi Shoes Mexico
  • Wakami

Work highlights

  • Advising International Biodegradable Products on the registration of a logo which identifies and certifies biodegradable plastic products.
  • Advising a client in the pharmaceutical industry on the development of a strategy to obtain the authorisation of certain trade marks in the country, paving the way for the registration of additional trade marks.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro Del Valle, Marcos Ibargüen