The ‘exceptional' team at A. D. Sosa & Soto advises on the full spread of IP issues, from trade mark filing and prosecution to IP infringement claims and unfair competition actions. The firm has an active practice managing the IP portfolios of leading local and multinational clients, both in Guatemala and in other jurisdictions in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as advising on IP issues relating to software development. Juan Sebastián Soto, who brings his experience in corporate law to bear when advising on the transfer of technology and protection of IP rights in franchise and distribution agreements, leads the team with ’expert' IP director Hania Krück, whose practice spans trade mark, copyright and regulatory issues. Since the conclusion of research, the firm has merged into Costa Rica's Tactic Legal (by which name it is now known), as part of the development of a regional firm which also has offices in El Salvador and Honduras.
Testimonials
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‘Hania Krück is an expert lawyer in copyright, trade marks, and the analysis and management of processes related to intellectual property. Hania has provided us with advice and training, both personal and as a group, on intellectual property and registration issues. She is a very straightforward person with a personal touch and is focused on resolving any issues.’
‘An exceptional team. There are no others in the Guatemalan market that do things like this firm.’
‘Extraordinarily well-prepared people, with an excellent approach to client service. Juan Sebastián Soto is the key to success.’
‘The firm is excellent from every point of view; I have worked with them for over 10 years, and the level of service has not changed. I believe it would be important for future clients to know that they are in excellent hands with highly skilled professionals who will provide them with solutions.’
‘Hania Krück is simply the best intellectual property lawyer in Guatemala. She consistently provides valuable legal solutions to clients' issues while always prioritising their interests and needs. She is knowledgeable in the field of intellectual property - not only in trade mark applications but also in copyright, patents, and regulatory matters.’
‘The firm offers efficient trade mark prosecution services in Guatemala.’
‘We mostly work with Juan Sebastián Soto. We appreciate his accuracy and useful reports while handling our trade mark prosecution and litigation matters in Guatemala for our international clients.’
‘A characteristic that distinguishes A.D. Sosa & Soto is its ability to adapt to remain current in the legal market, which we consider to be its main strength. The firm has a very competent team - we would like to highlight their professionalism and extensive knowledge regarding legal issues, both in their native country and also internationally.’
Key clients
- Productos Alimenticios ¡Yaesta!
- Shencker
- Chicote (El Gran Venado)
- Asa Promotions
- Nutriansa
- Pan Genesis
- Grupo Bloque
- Livfree
- Arrocera Los Corrales (Alcsa)
- Grupo Disagro
- Grupo Meme
- Otis Mcallister
- Tac TIC
- Romero, Pineda & Asociados
- Novabox (Sky Mexico)
- Aly-Ai
- Suzuki Motor Corporation
- Autopartes
- Bright Domino
- Casa Medica
- Masesa
- Bodega Farmaceutica (Farmacias Cruz Verde)
Work highlights
- Advising Productos Alimenticios ¡Yaesta! on the organisation of its intellectual property portfolio in Central America, Mexico, the US and the EU.
- Assisted Shencker with a compliance audit to ensure the protection of its IP assets, including sensitive information and trade secrets.
- Advising Livfree on the protection of software developments and IP-related agreements with developers, speakers and content creators.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hania Krück, Juan Sebastián Soto