Acting on an impressive breadth of intellectual property matters, Hogan Lovells' Mexico offices support clients on the protection, registration and preservation of all types of IP rights. From trade marks, names, dress and slogans, through patents and industrial designs, to plant breeders’ rights and copyright protection, the firm is a reliable choice for multinationals operating in Mexico that requiring a wide range of services in the practice area. Department head Bernardo Herrerías is a long-recognised expert in the market and the counsel of choice for numerous heavyweight companies. He is supported by counsel Edgar Mata, and senior associates José Casillas and Valentina Schmid, al of whom maintain broad IP practices.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Hogan Lovells office in Mexico is extremely responsive to client requests, as well as being trademark experts. They are very proactive in helping to find a commercial solution. They are also incredibly nice people to work with.’

  • ‘Bernardo Herrerias is an amazing person and partner. He works tirelessly on your matters and is always there to support us.'

  • 'José Casillas Obregón is a senior associate who supports our trademark matters and is also extremely fast and responsive, and always provides professional, friendly and high quality legal advice.'
  • 'I highly recommend these lawyers.’

Key clients

  • Anagram International - Convertidora Industrial - Convergram
  • Chubb Limited / Chubb INA Holdings
  • Cimmyt (The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)
  • Concord Bicycle
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • Ecco Sko
  • Eldridge Industries
  • MindGeek
  • Highland Distillers
  • Halo Trademarks
  • Rich Products
  • Dart Industries
  • House of Fuller
  • Nissan
  • Suzuki

Work highlights

  • Advising Dick's Sporting Goods on the protection of its trade mark portfolio in Mexico and on non-use cancellation and invalidation actions and domain names disputes.
  • Assisting Mindgeek with projects related to internet intermediary liability regimes for adult content in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
  • Advising Chubb on protection, enforcement and defence of its trade mark portfolio in Mexico.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Bernardo Herrerías