Hoet & Partners remains a leader in the Venezuelan market, with experience in advising both domestic and international clients on the management of large trade mark and patent portfolios. The team is also handles a steady stream of IP litigation and prosecution cases before the Venezuelan courts, including acting pro bono for local non-profit organisations benefiting low-income communities. Patricia Hoet-Limbourg (who is based in the US), and Alicia Molero, are both specialists in trade marks; while Hugo Bazzani Aronne has extensive experience in patent matters in particular, drawing on his strong in-house experience. Joaquín Núñez who provides general advise on trade ,marks, patents and copyright related matters, undertakes IP portfolio management, and also advises on biotech and life sciences matters, is also a key name. The firm also has a number of new partners: Ana Hernández, who focuses on trade marks and has an impressive record in cases brought before the Venezuelan Trademark Office; trade mark and renewals department lead Flavia Amoroso; and patent department head Carlos Pacheco all being promoted in September 2023. María Milagros Nebreda retired from the firm in 2022.
Key clients
- Dinsmore & Shohl
- Jack Daniel's Properties
Work highlights
- Advising Walmart in a foreign trade mark case.
- Representing Jack Daniel's in a class 25 suit, whereby the client will be in the position to sell its products in Venezuela under a valid trade mark registration.