BKM | Berkemeyer
BKM | Berkemeyer is a leading firm in the IP practice area. The team handles the full range of matters, from the registration of trade marks, domain names, patents and designs, copyrights and copyright procurement, to life science and agriculture regulatory, licensing, franchising, technology and biotechnology agreements. The firm also handles contentious matters, including enforcement and litigation at administrative, civil and criminal levels. The practice continues to grow, present at the firm's recently opened offices in Ciudad del Este, and advising major national and international clients, such as Nestec and Grupo Bimbo. Marta Berkemeyer heads the team, with support from Hugo Berkemeyer, who takes a lead role in many of the firm’s cases. Bárbara Dollstadt leads the litigation department and Cristobal Gonzalez, who oversees the patent department. Jaqueline Querciola and Irene Angulo jointly lead the trade mark department, and Valeria Carron heads the international department, receiving considerable praise from clients. At the associate level, Jazmin Hamuy, Viviana Rolon and Lilian Lopez are active members of the IP team.
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Testimonials
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‘What sets the BKM team apart from other firms is its organisation, capacity for work and response. It is worth acknowledging that all matters are up to date and under control, and they are always available to answer any questions and/or comments.’
‘The speed, response, capacity and attention of Valeria Carron from BKM | Berkemeyer is a plus for the firm, since in dealing with her in daily work, she denotes being a lawyer committed not only to her work, but also to her firm.’
‘We have worked with BKM for a long time now, and always feel our matters are being duly dealt with in Paraguay. The team is great and responsive, and the intellectual practice includes both patents and trade marks.’
‘Individuals at the firm both in the trade mark and patent field are always reachable and ready to assist in whatever issues may arise. Barbara Dollstadt is our contact for trade mark matters and Cristobal Gonzalez, for patent cases. Both are very competent and efficient in providing useful advice for the handling of our IP matters in Paraguay.’
‘We have worked with Berkemeyer for more than 18 years and it has been a pleasure for us. From them, we have learnt good practices, handling of important information, complete reporting and received unprecedented attention. Berkemeyer is a hub for any client looking for top service in countries with difficult jurisdictions.’
‘We have worked hand in hand with Valeria Carron who constantly sends us work for the Central American area and it is a delight to work with her. We have seen how Valeria has emerged as an increasingly outstanding professional.’
'The most important part of the excellent experience I have with Berkemeyer is the people. My main point of contact, Valeria Carron, exceeds all expectations across all possible measurements. She is the most responsive, diligent, and accurate attorney with whom I have ever worked. She is also an absolute pleasure to work with. The rest of the team follows Valeria's lead and her outstanding supervision. I simply cannot say enough to praise her and her team.'
'Berkemeyer has a fantastic network of professionals in the Latam region. They have a staff that is capable of servicing large needs at a very high-end level of service.'
Key clients
- The Walt Disney Company
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Amazon
- Grupo Bimbo
- Hugo Boss
- Apple
- Novartis
- Rolex
- Mc Donalds
- S.C Johnson & Son
- Unilever
- Shell
Work highlights
- Assisting The Walt Disney Company with ongoing legal advice on all IP related issues.
- Providing The Coca-Cola Company with ongoing legal advice on all IP related issues.
- Advising Philip Morris Brands on ongoing legal advice on all IP related issues.
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BKM | Berkemeyer
Administrative litigation, Trademarks, Copyrights, Unfair Competition
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Marta Berkemeyer, Irene Angulo, Bárbara Dollstadt, Cristobal Gonzalez, Jaqueline Querciola, Valeria Carron