Mersán Abogados‘ expertise in the IP sector extends beyond trade marks, copyrights, patents and industrial designs to incorporate advertising and digital law and rights of plant varieties. The team is experienced in copyright infringement at a criminal level, as well as franchise agreement, licensing and regulatory compliance. IP expert and head of practice Hugo Mersán boasts a wealth of experience in IP cases, representing clients in the administrative and judicial prosecution of trade marks, as well as bringing specialised knowledge of matters such as anti-piracy and biotechnology to the team. He leads the group alongside Lorena Mersán, who is praised for her ’diligence, dynamism and excellence‘. Senior associate Melissa Stimson focuses her practice on trade mark matters, from renewals to litigation and prosecution, while Liliana Nolan specialises in the agricultural sector, including the rights of plant breeders. María de los Ángeles Barrios is another senior associate to note.
Testimonials
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‘Mersan has a very competent and effective team when submitting applications, processing, litigation, and everything related to IP. It is a very efficient team and clear in its responses and information. They make almost no mistakes and are very transparent when communicating. In addition, all the lawyers we work with are very good. Notable among them are Lorena Mersan, Liliana Nolan and Melissa Stimson.’
‘Hugo Mersan, Liliana Nolan, Lorena Mersan: I highlight their cordiality, their willingness and agility for any query or management.’
Key clients
- British American Tobacco
- Basf