In tandem with the firm’s corporate, data privacy and technology teams, Guyer & Regules‘ IP practice is involved in the transfer of trade mark portfolios, due diligence of IP assets, and e-commerce, software, media and digital content matters. With a background in the protection of intellectual and industrial property rights, the team advises on acquisition, enforcement and commercial exploitation. Its expertise extends beyond trade mark registration and renewal to encompass patents of inventions and utility models, industrial models and designs, and industrial and trade secrets. Specialising in copyright and right of publicity law, Javier Berdaguer advises clients from the media, entertainment and sport industries and provides representation in the defence of trade marks and in unfair competition claims.

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  • 'Excellent advice and support. Agile response and solution to situations. Strategic partner.’

  • ‘Extremely organised.’

  • ‘Disposition and immediate response. Monitoring of topics.’

  • ‘I think what makes them unique is that they are a diverse team that complements each other and brings different perspectives. Also, they are very professional but without losing the client's point of view, their empathetic gaze, and their social sensitivity.’

  • ‘Javier Berdaguer is the person who I believe stands out in this area. He is very quick to respond, embraces every question or problem as if it were his top priority, explains every detail and detail as if he were the best teacher one can remember.'

  • ‘Response time and reliability of information.'

  • ‘I'd highlight Javier Berdaguer, for his knowledge in civil matters, as well as intellectual property, the answers are very accurate and with a 360 view of the business.’

Key clients

  • Moove It, December Labs and Recognize
  • Diego Fischer
  • Atlantis (Intradevco Industrial Subsidiary)
  • Coca Cola / Femsa
  • Ikusi
  • Uruguayan Association Of Footballers (Mutual Uruguaya De Futbolistas)
  • M Dias Branco
  • In Capital
  • Zitarrosa
  • Axo Group
  • L’Oreal
  • Pan American Energy / Axion / BKO - BLK
  • Salus - Danone
  • Warburg Pincus
  • ENJOY (Baluma)

Work highlights

  • Assisted private investment funds managed by Recognize in the acquisition of two Uruguayan developing Companies: December Labs and Moove-It.

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Javier Berdaguer