Ms María del Carmen Alvarado > Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

Under the joint leadership of Héctor Álvarez and María del Carmen Alvarado, the IP team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is well known in the market for its advice on trade marks, patents, copyrights and franchising and license agreements. On the contentious side, the practice handles administrative and court proceedings relating to IP rights, acting for a notable roster of high-profile clients. Álvarez advises domestic and foreign companies on the protection and registration of trade marks and patents, while del Carmen, who is a former head of the Trade Mark Office, is recommended for contentious IP matters. Senior associate Ricardo De Vettor has particular experience in the life sciences sector and associate Ximena Aramburu specialises in trade mark, patent, copyright and domain name mandates.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados fields ‘a wonderful team that is always available with simple solutions to very complex problems’. It has recently been busy providing advice related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including mandates concerning medical devices, diagnostic reagents, vaccines and oxygen plants. More generally, the practice has strong expertise in IP, regulatory compliance, and marketing and advertising issues. Head of practice Maritza Reategui is a key name for IP-related healthcare and life sciences matters and is active in a range of educational roles at universities. María del Carmen Alvarado is the name to note for contentious and non-contentious IP matters and has recently been involved in advising companies on the new Peruvian cannabis regulation. Associate Solange Noriega-Zumaeta is recommended for IP and sanitary regulation matters.