Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC’s ‘highly attentive team’ for intellectual property matters remains a strong choice for a host of issues, whether as counsel on the IP components of M&A and joint ventures, or regarding portfolio management and the registration of trade marks and patents. Clients include both domestic sector leaders and household multinational names, with Nike Innovation being a recent addition to the client roster; the team is advising the company on patent matters. Practice head Patricia Kaim is an up-and-coming partner in the Mexican IP market; she has experience in constitutional and administrative IP proceedings, along with the IP aspects of transactional matters and IP-related dispute resolution. Kahn is supported by a five-strong associate team from which copyright specialist Silverio Sandate has been particularly active, recently.

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‘A dedicated and experienced trade mark practice.’
‘Clear and concise communication (not long winded with lots of legalese). Applies practical advice and approach to solve issues without going to the most extreme and expensive options. Very effective at quickly negotiating resolutions with third-parties to manage costs and still achieve desired outcomes.’
‘It is a highly attentive team, it is involved in the information that it must review and it gives the pertinent follow-up quickly and concretely.’
‘Their extensive knowledge in addition to the personal and close attention with which they generate trust in customers.’
‘Efren Sanchez's advice is sophisticated and provided in a clear form.’

Key clients

AB InBev / Grupo Modelo
Grupo Orlegi
The Procter & Gamble Company
Diageo México Comercializadora
Effem México Inc. y Compañía
Reinvex Integra
Procesar
T69
Galaxy UK OPCO
Jenny’s Rose
Nike Innovative
Pernord Ricard
Taylor Commercial Foodservice

Work highlights

Acted for Grupo Modelo on a joint venture with Canadian software company VSBLTY and Mexican marketing company Retailigent for developing and installing a network of digital media in stores.
Advised Pernord Ricard on the intellectual property matters involved in its acquisition of a majority shareholding of Codigo 1530 tequila and mezcal.
Acting for Nike Innovate on preparing and filing Mexican patent applications or the Mexican phase of International PCT Patent applications.