Gabriela Gándara
Dentons
More informationPraised by clients as ‘very strong in managing trademarks’, the IP practice at Dentons benefits from the firm’s extensive footprint in Central America and worldwide when advising on the trademark and health registration portfolios of major multinationals, with a client base that spans the food and beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors. The team is also recognised for its niche expertise in the entertainment space, handling significant litigation concerning the infringement of artists’ copyright. Director Gabriela Gándara is singled out for her ‘outstanding level of service and knowledge’ in both advisory and contentious IP matters. She is supported by associate Nicolle Egger, managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado and dispute resolution director Paola Haase.
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‘What makes Dentons very strong in managing trademarks is their speed when solving problems, proactivity in controlling and monitoring the case, and organisation.’
‘Gabriela Gándara has an outstanding level of service and knowledge.’
‘The Dentons Muñoz intellectual property team stands out for its specialisation and innovation in its practice area and in the provision of services. Most of all, they stand out for the professionalism of their advice and the availability of the team to promote and advise on legal innovations with the client.’
‘The firm's lawyers stand out for the trust, closeness and professionalism that is reflected in the provision of their services. Gabriela Gándara stands out for the personalisation of her advice and treatment of clients. She also stands out for her notable experience in the area, which allows her to advise in an efficient and innovative way, giving confidence to the client.’
'Detail-oriented, very precise legal advice, and timely responses.'
'Gabriela Gándara is great! She is always timely and business-oriented.'
'The team differentiates itself through its extensive knowledge of the entire Central American region. It is a plus that they have local lawyers in each country instead of working with agents. Good knowledge of intellectual property and regulatory affairs. As clients we have seen that Dentons are very coordinated regardless of the country in which they work.'
'Gabriela Gándara is a great leader. Her experience and knowledge of the different jurisdictions is amazing.'
Key clients
- Asociación Guatemalteca de Gestión de la Industria de Productores de Fonogramas y Afines (AGINPRO)
- Sociedad de Artistas de la Música y Obras Audiovisuales (MUSICARTES)
- Walmart Centro América
- Papelera Internacional
- Wal-Mart de México
- Laboratorios Siegfried
- Royal SM
- Alimentos Prosalud
- Super de Alimentos
- Feld Entertainment
- La Danta Films/El Cadejo Blanco
- Stanton
- Bodegas Muga
- Caribbean Development Company
- Young Living Holdings
- Pegamorteros de Guatemala
- Ferretería de la Construcción
- Grupo IDC
- Intercorp Conectivity
- HopeXchange Centro America
- Grupo Portalis
- Sumedica
- Yara Guatemala
Work highlights
- Advising Walmart on the management of its IP portfolio in Central America.
- Advising Papelera Internacional (Painsa) on the management of its entire trademark and health registration portfolios in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic.
- Advising Laboratorios Siegfried on the health registrations of its pharmaceutical and nutritional products before the Guatemalan Ministry of Health, and the management of its trademark portfolio.
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Gabriela Gándara