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Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC Offices

Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC
AV. Paseo de la Reforma 509 floor 22
Col Cuauhtemoc
06500 Mexico City
Mexico
Visit website 52 55 5533 5060 52 55 5208 8387

Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC > The Legal 500 Rankings

Mexico > Intellectual property Tier 1

Renowned IP boutique Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC is valued for its ‘high level of expertise in the field’ and is ‘always looking for innovative ways to deliver services’. The firm is a go-to destination for patent and trade mark filing for major multinationals operating in Mexico, and has a robust offering in enforcement of IP rights through litigation. The client roster reflects a broad spectrum of sectors, with the practice evidencing particular depth in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, biotech, the education sector, and food and beverages. Senior partner and head of the patent department Javier Uhthoff O. is one of the elder statesmen of IP law in Mexico and continues to lead advice to key clients on major patent matters. Fellow senior partner Connie González is the main contact for trade mark mandates, with Eryck Castillo and Marcella Bolland being further key contacts in that field. Saúl Santoyo leads the litigation department, while also co-chairing the entertainment law and copyright practice groups alongside Castillo. Xavier Hadad supports on the full range of litigious work, and Eugenio Pérez adds expertise on the technical side of patent matters. At the senior associate level, José Luis Ramos stands out for litigation and IP protection, and Janett Lumbreras supports on patent instructions.

Practice head(s):

Javier Uhthoff Orive

Testimonials

‘The firm has a high level of expertise in the field and is always looking for ways to work and provide efficient and cost effective services for clients. They are always looking for innovative ways to deliver services and seek favorable results.’

‘The personalised attention of Saúl Santoyo in particular and of the entire litigation team in general, are always present and available to directly attend to the needs of their client.’

‘A very dynamic firm with many international clients.’

‘Connie González is a very organized and responsible lawyer.’

‘Wonderful team and expertise. Great tools.’

‘Eryck Castillo, Xavier Haddad, Saul Santoyo – very sharp mind, very updated and experienced.’

Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, SC > Firm Profile

Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C. was founded in 1905 and since then it has been distinguished by its tradition of service. This legacy from our founders has been a constant through four generations; for us our clients are our biggest asset and today, into the second century of our existence, we once again affirm our historic priority. uhthoff, gomez vega & uhthoff, S.C. is considered the most important intellectual property law firm in Mexico and one of the top multi-practice law firms.

Our firm is divided into four main areas, which provide service to local and international clients. The four main areas are corporate, litigation, patents and trademarks, however our services and practice specifically includes the following:

  • Anti -counterfeit and enforcement
  • Contracts
  • Copyrights
  • Data privacy
  • Domain names
  • Entertainment law
  • Licensing
  • Litigation
  • Patents
  • Plant breeder’s rights
  • Trademarks
  • Biotech and pharma
  • Franchises
  • Information and commubication technology

*Civil and commercial litigation
* Tax

*These services are provided through allied firms.

Our partners and associates are also recognized for being active members of several worldwide legal and intellectual property associations, acting not only as members but also as presidents, chairs and co-chairs of the different committees of such organizations. With lectures in Mexico and abroad, our members share their knowledge with other colleagues and engage in opportunities to keep updated in all of the current intellectual property subject matters throughout the world. In the local arena, our partners and associates are committed to academia by providing regular conferences and lectures at universities, institutes, and organizations and even to the federal authorities. These actions have brought to our team an invaluable respect from our clients, peers and authorities.

Our representative clients come from a spectrum of different industries, showcasing the breadth of the firm’s expertise. With such a large team, there is no industry that we do not serve, but some of the more prominent industries among our clients include: pharmaceuticals, health systems and hospitals, biotech conglomerates, prestigious universities, food and beverage companies, financial and fintech services, media, entertainment, sports, telecommunications, retail, hospitality, luxury brands and fashion, transportation and new technologies.

One of the things we are known for and most proud of is our unwavering integrity. It is this level of dignity and honesty in service to our clients that limits some of the information we can provide to the rankings publications, but we hope the research, along with our representative client list, referees, and other information provides the insight needed to determine our leading position.

Uhthoff is Mexico’s oldest and largest IP practice, which has been the core of the firm for more than 118 years.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Litigation Saúl Santoyo saulso@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Litigation Xavier Hadad Rojas xhadad@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Patents Javier Uhthoff-Orive j.uhthoff@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Patents Eugenio Perez eperez@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Trademarks Consuelo Gonzalez conniegonzalez@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Trademarks Eryck Castillo ecastillo@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Trademarks Marcela Bolland mbolland@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060
Firm Management Carlos Uhthoff-Orive c.uhthoff@uhthoff.com.mx 52(55) 5533 5060

Meet The Team(s)

Staff Figures

Other fee-earners : 60

Languages

All main business languages

Memberships

AIPLA
AIPPI
AMCHAM
APAA
ASIPI
Association of European Trade Mark Owners (MARQUES)
ECTA
FICPI

Other

Partners : 8