Juan Pablo Cadena > Brigard Castro > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

A destination practice for intellectual property law, Brigard Castro impresses with its ‘extensive knowledge of IP issues, which goes far beyond what firms in Colombia traditionally handle’. The boutique additionally brings to bear an 80-year history of specialising in the area, as well an ability to plug into the full-service expertise of associated law firm, Brigard Urrutia. High-profile managing partner Juan Pablo Cadena possesses ‘great knowledge in the area of intellectual property’, with his comprehensive skill set spanning  copyright, IP litigation, and trade names, among other market segments. Trade mark head Martín Torres co-leads the overarching department alongside Cadena; together they advised Nike Innovate on applying for the trade mark “BLAZER” to identify footwear, which was successful on appeal. Other key contacts include director Catalina Gómez, who anchors the brands and oppositions team; and senior associate Laura Angel Jaramillo, who is noted for her ‘great ability in litigation’. In August 2022, junior associate María Juliana Pacheco joined the IP Delegation Office at the SIC.

IP specialist Brigard Castro fields a robust life sciences practice that acts for a mix of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and food and beverage companies, among others. The team is equipped to advise on the full life cycle of matters, from R&D-related issues, through to regulatory compliance, IP and administrative litigation; while it also stands out for its ability to team up with its sister firm, Brigard Urrutia, on transactional support work. Managing partner Juan Pablo Cadena co-heads the practice alongside trade mark specialist Martín Torres. IP and healthcare senior Laura Ángel Jaramillo is the key contact at associate level. Former group co-head María Fernanda Castellanos left the firm in May 2022.