As the IP arm of regional firm Mayora & Mayora, S.C., Mayora IP is able to provide services throughout Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras to a host of household-name multinational clients, assisting with the filing, prosecution and management of their trade mark, patent and copyright portfolios. In particular, the team is commended for its strength in IP litigation, which is reflected in its recent caseload; highlights include anti-counterfeiting actions, claims of copyright infringement, challenges to the rejection of patent applications and constitutional injunctions (a key area of expertise for senior associate Sara Larios). Another notable attribute is the practice’s ability to handle domain name issues through its sister firm Mayora Domains, S.A.. Joint managing partners Eduardo Mayora and Santiago Mayora, who plays a prominent role in high-profile IP litigation, head the team. Senior associate Hugo Rivas is also a name to note for patent matters and litigation, while associate Laura Barrios focuses on trade mark filings.
Testimonials
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- 'The team is always coming up with innovative ideas, up to date with new trends and offering new technology services.'
- 'Santiago Mayora is a visionary lawyer, who is always one step ahead of any new challenges that our company may face in terms of intellectual property and helps us adapt as well and as quickly as possible.'
Key clients
- Panda Express
- Payless
Work highlights
- Acting for Ford Motor Company in criminal proceedings against an importer of counterfeit spare vehicle parts.
- Acted for Laboratorios Vijosa in enforcing its VIRO-GRIP mark against the registration of the NO+GRIP mark by a third party.