TMI Abogados
Boutique IP firm TMI Abogados provides ‘excellent solutions’ on the gamut of IP issues and stands out for its litigation offering, which takes on some of the most complex contentious challenges in the Mexican market. More specifically, it is in information technology (IT)-sector litigation that the practice is especially well known, taking a high share of the market’s digital copyright cases. The practice is led by Kiyoshi Tsuru, a reference in the market for IP and technology protection and who regularly represents clients in complex cases before courts, tribunals and panels. IP strategist and administrative and constitutional litigator Rodolfo Rangel is another key figure; he acts on cross-border trade mark franchising and licensing matters. Irely Aquique draws on experience working at the Mexican Institute for Intellectual Property to advising on the administrative litigation of trade marks, patents and copyright. Senior associate Cristian Aviña has public sector professional experience having worked at the Mexican PTO; his practice is focused on the safeguarding and enforcement of trade marks and patents.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a team that is very committed to the client, which always responds on time, with excellent solutions.’
‘I work directly with Nestor Villegas, on legal marketing issues. His commitment and professionalism with incredible.’
- ‘The lawyers and paralegals are solvent, have a good knowledge of the legislative framework of intellectual property in Mexico on which to base their opinions, which are always relevant.’
- ‘Rodrigo Rangel and Kiyoshi Tsuru respond quickly to our demands and are capable of providing the most appropriate advice in each situation, deserving our highest consideration.’
- ‘Excellent intellectual property service team. Unique attention that provides peace of mind for intellectual property records in the territory.’
- ‘Personalised attention. Irely's quality of care. Their professionalism.’
- ‘The TMI team has unique expertise that makes it different from many other firms since itt brings added value as a business partner. They know the product portfolio and regulations inside-out and that makes everything flow very well. In addition, the entire team is always super prepared to give the best advice with pros and cons, which help make business and legal decisions.’
- ‘Kiyoshi Tsuru, Carlos Arroyo have a very deep knowledge of the issues we review and their availability and way of resolving matters is unique.’
Key clients
- Business Software Alliance
- Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (Heineken Mexico)
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Cadena Comercial Oxxo - FEMSA (Coca-Cola)
- Industria De Diseño Textil, Inditex
- Motion Picture Association Latin America
- The Entertainment Software Association
- Comercializadora Farmacéutica IP (Farmacias del Ahorro)
- Proyectos Atso
- Galia Textil
Work highlights
- Assisted Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma with applying for the declaration of fame for several of its beer trade marks.
- Assisted Reckitt Benckiser with the declaration of fame for its trade mark LYSOL.
- Advising Proyectos Atso on the prosecution of a medical patent application.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kiyoshi Tsuru, Rodolfo Rangel, Irely Aquique