Marina Hurtado-Cruz > Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. > Mexico City, Mexico > Lawyer Profile

A high-profile client base of major multinationals count on Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. for the protection of their IP rights in Mexico. The department’s industry-by-industy focus benefits clients through the provision of sector specialists available to assist with regulatory issues alongside the range of IP-specific work. In its frequent defence of global trade marks the firm draws on its considerable international presence as well as its multiple offices in Mexico. For patents, Marina Hurtado-Cruz is the main contact; she excels in the healthcare and life science-related matters. Copyright and media matters are overseen by Carlos Dávila-Peniche, whose practice encompasses franchising and licensing agreements, as well as clearance and litigation strategies, both locally and regionally. Gresly Marcano heads the trade mark sub-group, managing clients’ local and global trade mark portfolios. In Guadalajara, Daniel Villanueva-Plasencia is a tech law expert who handles matters at the intersection of technology and intellectual property. Fernando Robles-Pesqueira departed the practice to establish his own firm in February 2024. All lawyers are located in Mexico City unless otherwise stated.

The life sciences department at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is now led by senior associate Carla Calderón, following the departure of practice area veteran Christian Lopez- Silva in June 2024, to establish his own boutique. The practice group remains specialised in multiple areas of law crucial to businesses in the life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and clients include a number of global market leaders. Recent highlights have included business separations in a variety of sectors, as well as some of the standout M&A in the Mexican life sciences sector. Complex regulatory assessments and IP litigation are further areas of strength for the team. Calderón has ‘deep knowledge of regulations‘, regularly advising on matters at the intersection of regulatory, data privacy and IP for a diverse client portfolio. A multi-disciplinary team assists Calderón with different issues: Marina Hurtado-Cruz is the name to note for patent matters; Roberto Macias is a transactional lawyer with experience in life sciences; Jorge Ambriz adds foreign trade and customs knowledge; and Roberto Cardona is the contact for administrative litigation in this area, following the departure of Fernando Robles-Pesqueira to a freelance role in February 2024.