Dedicated IP firm Hoet & Partners covers the full spectrum of IP and related matters, ranging from trade marks, patents, copyright and domain names to anti-piracy and infringements, IP litigation and data protection. The team has particular strong suits in the life sciences and healthcare, media, sports and entertainment sectors, and also boasts a practice focused on assisting start-ups. US-based Patricia Hoet Limbourg is highly regarded for her IP expertise, and has served as an expert witness in trade mark cases across Latin America and holds a membership at the Bulletins Committee of the International Trademark Association. Alicia Molero Morán is particularly active in administrative proceedings, and Joaquín Núñez Landáez leads the litigation department, focusing on the defence of trade marks, patents, copyright, personal data, trade secrets and new technologies rights. Associates Alessandra Bruttini and Unai Berecibar assist both the trade marks department and the administrative contentious department. Hugo Bazzani Aronne is another key figure in the team.
Key clients
- Sol Caballero & Asociados
- ExxonMobil Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Dinsmore & Shohl in actions relating to the infringement of the WALMART trade mark.
- Assisted Lane IP in actions against the unauthorised use of the LONSDALE trade mark on products sold by Mundo Total.