Cervieri Monsuárez

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With offices in Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, specialist IP firm Cervieri Monsuárez has a multijurisdictional approach and assists a range of both national and international clients. The practice advises on a full range of matters within the practice area, including the registration and protection of IP rights like patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, health registrations and plant varieties. Along with registrations and filings, the team also focuses on enforcement aspects. Diego Pérez heads the firm’s anti-counterfeiting practice, and the firm has its own online software that monitors clients’ brands and checks for counterfeit products. Pérez leads the team alongside Marcela Cárdenas, who heads the prosecution practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘There are very few firms that I trust explicitly, and Cervieri Monsuarez is definitely one of them.’

  • 'They're very competent and communicative. They seem to have good retention, in general, and have been good to work with as a result.'

  • 'The team is very active in customs training events and that's greatly supported our brand protection efforts.'

Key clients

  • Puma
  • Under Armour
  • Crocs
  • Adidas
  • Sporloisirs
  • The Polo/Lauren Company
  • Nike Innovate
  • Tommy Hilfiger Licensing
  • Chapter 4 Corp DBA Supreme
  • Dc Comics
  • Guccio Gucci
  • Gianni Versace
  • Chanel
  • New Era Cap Co
  • Schaeffler Technologies & Co.
  • OPI Products
  • Funko
  • Spin Master
  • Teledeportes Paraguay
  • Parfums Christian Dior

Work highlights

  • Acted for Schaeffler Technologies in a private investigation that confirmed the sale of counterfeit goods; a criminal complaint was filed and a successful raid took place.
  • Assisted Dinapi authorities with the raid of an online store selling thousands of counterfeit products using a social media account.
  • Advised a number of sporting goods companies on counterfeit goods raids carried out in the city of Villarrica.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Marcela Cárdenas
Diego Pérez

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diego Pérez, Marcela Cárdenas