Allende & Brea has an Intellectual Property team focused in developing the best strategies to protect and manage all kinds of intellectual properties of its clients.
The team assists companies in all the industries in their matters with the Patent and Trademark office (INPI, Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial) and the Copyright office (Dirección Nacional de Derecho de Autor).
Our Intellectual Property practice includes the following:
- Trademark, patent and industrial design applications, as well as the prosecution and administration of IP portfolios in Argentina and Latin America.
- Copyright registration, advisory and enforcement, including matters related to collective management societies.
- Protection of trade secrets, know-how and confidential information through the design of strategies, audits, contracts and litigation.
- Litigation across all areas of intellectual and industrial property, including trademark oppositions, infringement actions, non-use cancellations, patent litigation, copyright enforcement, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Protection of plant varieties and seeds.
- Advice on geographical indications and denominations of origin.
- Strategic advice, IP due diligence, audits and portfolio reviews involving trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights.
- Anti-counterfeiting strategies in connection with unauthorized use of intellectual property rights.
- Trademark registration with the Customs Trademark Fraud Division, and enforcement actions against counterfeit goods.
- Internet domain name registration and maintenance, UDRP arbitration, and administrative or judicial actions related to domain name disputes and cybersquatting.
- Drafting and negotiation of IP-related agreements, including licensing, assignment, confidentiality, distribution, franchising and technology transfer agreements.
- Comprehensive advisory and implementation of protection strategies for all intellectual and industrial property rights.
- Enforcement of IP rights, including preliminary injunctions, cease and desist actions and other legal measures to protect rights effectively.
- Trademark and product monitoring on major e-commerce platforms in Argentina to detect potential infringements, counterfeits or unauthorized uses, with periodic reports and enforcement follow-up.
We have developed a highly regarded reputation for providing quick and practical advice in a constant changing environment with tailor made multidisciplinary working teams. We provide advice based on clients needs and we find always the best and most creative solution for our clients.
