Acting for major domestic and international clients, the established IP practice at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados has expertise in trademark litigation, industrial property defence and copyright matters for global technology platforms. The offering is jointly led by Piero Calderon-Oliva, who also specialises in anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting programmes, and Bruno Merchor-Valderrama, who demonstrates know-how in patents. At the senior associate level, Johana Calderon-Valencia is well versed in domain name matters and the design of strategies for entering trademarks in overseas markets, Melissa Costa-Espejo handles trademark infringement actions, and Roxana Bacalla-Izquierdo covers innovation and tech patents.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Muñiz's Intellectual Property area is one of the most solid and recognised in Peru, both nationally and internationally. They do timely, efficient and strategic work.'

  • ‘Knowledge of the client's needs and their valuable contribution to achieving the expected result.'

  • ‘Johana Calderon and Piero Calderon are two lawyers of excellent caliber. The firm's expertise in Intellectual Property stands out above other offices in the country. Proof of this is the volume and quality of clients they receive internationally.'

  • ‘The team pays attention to detail and is committed to good service. The coordination and monitoring of pending issues is very well carried out. I have complete confidence in the advisory and service capabilities provided by the Intellectual Property team.'

  • ‘Professionalism and commitment to their clients. The Intellectual Property team, in addition to keeping perfect control of important times and dates, always provides clear, professional, exhaustive advice on intellectual property issues. Great team!'

  • ‘Muñiz's strength is in its team. They have a robust team of lawyers, highly experienced, and specialised in all areas, which allows for global advice, with in-depth analysis and always seeking the client's benefit.'

  • ‘In addition to their knowledge of the law and experience, they are professionals who are close to clients. Quick response and correct advice on the required topics.'

  • ‘Estudio Muñíz is undoubtedly a leader in the Peruvian market. It is a highly reliable firm and we have been able to see intellectual property and commercial litigation matters with them.'

Key clients

  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston
  • Business Software Alliance
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Company
  • Rappi Inc.
  • Novartis Pharma
  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
  • Tiendas por Departamento Ripley
  • Sandoz
  • Damper Trujillo
  • Cerámica Lima / Corporación Cerámica
  • Eurofarma Perú
  • Volkswagen
  • Xiaomi Inc.
  • Universidad Privada del Norte
  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Compañía Nacional de Chocolates
  • Dongfeng Motor
  • EAE Institución Superior de Formación Universitaria SL
  • Exsa
  • Knop Laboratorios
  • Euro Repar Service
  • Pesquera Diamante
  • Renzo Costa
  • Obligado & Cía.
  • Estudio Carey
  • Brigard & Castro
  • Herrero & Asociados
  • Elzaburu Abogados y Consultores
  • Barnes &Thornburg
  • Kasznar Leonardos Advocados
  • Pons IP
  • Regimbau Cabinet
  • Beyond Attorneys at Law
  • Provimarcas
  • CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office
  • Lifang & Partners
  • Repsol
  • Compagnie Gervais Danone
  • Medco Trading
  • Fifpro Commercial Enterprises BV
  • IT Compliance Association (ITCA),
  • Futureco Biosciences
  • Denali Therapeutics Inc.,
  • Cinehoyts Cinepolis
  • Amgen Inc.
  • Best Line International Research Inc.
  • Prosub
  • Corporacion Futura Farms
  • Fruturo
  • Les Mills International Limited
  • Farmacologicos Veterinarios
  • Sqb Peruvian Fruit
  • Jones Day
  • Botica Francesa
  • Soluciones Brio
  • Specsavers
  • Bona Vida Inc.
  • Cristalia Productos Químicos Farmacéuticos LTDA.
  • Anphora Peru
  • Mega Lifesciences PTY
  • Sun IP Inc.
  • NBCUniversal Media LLC
  • Unilabs Peru
  • Essity North America Inc.
  • Saf-Holland, Inc.
  • Tianneng Battery Group
  • Proveedores Mineros
  • Inversiones & Negocios Machupicchu
  • Ontel Products Corporation
  • New Wisdom Investment Limited
  • Arca Continental
  • Top Rank – Cinestar
  • Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología – UTEC
  • Wenco
  • Cristal Lagoons
  • TVS Motor Company Ltda.
  • Amazon Inc.
  • Betfair
  • Uppay
  • Facebook
  • Epiroc Rock Drills Aktiebolag
  • Itf-Labomed Farmaceutica Limitada
  • Greenplast
  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile
  • First Sentier Investors (Australia) Services PTY LTD
  • I.C.O.N. Europe
  • Xiaomi Inc.,
  • Peugeot Citroën Automobiles
  • Laboratorios Temis Lostalo
  • Specsavers
  • Bumble Bee Foods
  • Toyota Del Peru
  • Inversiones Huancayo- AJEPER
  • Studio A
  • Pulsar Import
  • Proveedores Mineros
  • Mall Aventura
  • Telefonica del Perú
  • Astara Peru
  • Procables
  • Leitecorp
  • HR latam
  • Superfuds
  • Vepinsa Comercial
  • Sanchelima & Associates
  • Fission Lab .
  • Sowa Boutique Legal
  • Gabriel Patent and Trademark Office
  • Sugrañes Ip Attorneys - Consultants
  • Juncy Ip Law Firm
  • Maria De Los Angeles Schlegel
  • Beuchat Barros & Pfenniger
  • Laureate Peru
  • Bonavista
  • Serviam Servicios Compartidos
  • Specsavers
  • Greenspoon Marder LLP
  • Trademarkonnection Inc
  • Dorantes Advisors
  • Santamarina y Steta
  • Ha Legal & Consulting
  • Umberg Zipser Llp
  • BenQ Latin America Corp
  • Dcanje Peru
  • Rentaequipos Leasing Peru
  • Ppo Legal & Tax
  • Kayen Corp
  • Femrev
  • Grupo Rokys
  • Leao Intellectual Property
  • Hopgoodganim Lawyers
  • 14-Diez S.A.C (HOSEG)
  • Azami Global
  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Llp
  • Corporacion Peruana De Productos Quimicos
  • Burr & Forman Llp
  • A.A. Thornton & Co
  • Bosch Soluções Integradas
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Corporate Center Gmbh
  • Smart & Biggar
  • Venamerica
  • Laboratorios Biomont
  • Fruitxchange
  • Fundación Para El Desarrollo Solidario
  • Nova-Industrial Tools
  • Hofmann Engineering Peru
  • The Cars
  • Quality & Safety Engineering Sociedad Anonima Cerrada
  • Miguel Angel Tello Guerrero
  • OQ Pharma
  • Sika Technology
  • Ferrer Internacional

Work highlights

  • Assisted BACKUS in obtaining recognition of the character of its trademark SAN MATERO.
  • Obtained a sanction of $108,000 for the infringer of BSA, related to copyright sanctions.
  • Assisted BSA in obtaining the reduction of software piracy.

Lawyers

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Piedro Calderon Oliva, Bruno Merchor Valderrama