Mr. Schmidt is head of the firm’s entertainment group, which handles matters pertaining to copyright law and related IP rights, as well as the full range of transactional, litigation and consulting matters. The group Mr. Schmidt heads is experienced in designing and negotiating production or distribution of audiovisual or music projects, by including the drafting of IP, finance, insurance and all sort of transactional deals. The group is strong for litigating cases across the spectrum of IP and related areas, including civil, criminal and administrative actions for validity or ownership of IP rights, IP infringement, defamation and freedom of expression, and of anti-counterfeiting and piracy, particularly take downs and website blocking. They conduct as well alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with emphasis on WIPO or IFTA. The group handles regulatory work before the Copyright Office and other agencies of the federal and local governments that specialize in film or cultural affairs. It is quite experienced in matters pertaining to collective management systems and performs and does deep clearance of rights for films, series, documentaries or for other audiovisual or music productions.
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OLIVARES Offices
PEDRO LUIS OGAZÓN 17
COL. SAN ÁNGEL
01000, MÉXICO, D.F.
Mexico
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Mr Luis Schmidt
Work Department
Copyright
Position
Partner
Career
Luis Schmidt joined OLIVARES in 1991, became a partner in 1995, and has almost 40 years of legal experience, with a specialization in copyright in the business of entertainment and culture. He has represented the world’s leading companies in the music, film, television, book publishing, fine art, design, folklore, and software.
Mr. Schmidt published a book in 2013 titled Intellectual Property, Past & Future.
In 2008, he contributed a Mexican chapter to the book Copyright Throughout the World, published by Thomson West and Slike Von Lewinsky, of the Max Planck Institute. He also has published four books of literature and has recorded, composed, and performed music.
Languages
English, spanish
Memberships
- Cámara Nacional de la Industria Cinematográfica (CANACINE).
- Internet Movie Database (IMBD).
- Asociación Mexicana para la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (AMPPI).
- ECTA.
Education
- Universiteit van Amsterdam Diploma in International Copyright Law, 2000
- Franklin Pierce Law Center Masters in Intellectual Property Law, 1990
- Georgetown University Diploma in Marketing and Law, 1990
- Universidad Panamericana Diploma in Amparo Law, 1988
- Universidad Panamericana Diploma in Business Law, 1987
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Juris Doctor, 1986
Lawyer Rankings
Mexico > Intellectual property
(Leading individuals)A giant of Mexico’s IP law market, Olivares is a dedicated IP specialist firm with a client base that includes some of the best-known multinationals operating in the country. The practice is a go-to for the full spectrum of advice. As regards patents, the firm regularly counsels in litigation, as well as filing claims across the chemistry, nanotechnology, electronics, biotech, bioinformatics, computer programs and mechanical sectors. The trade mark team assists a blue chip client base with regulatory and enforcement matters; while on the copyright front, work highlights include distribution and licensing of creative works, copyright transactions and litigation, and software protection. Contacts to note in the sizeable team include: veteran copyright and entertainment law specialist Luis Schmidt; founding partner Sergio Olivares, who advises on the prosecution and litigation of the full range of IP rights; co-chair of the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry group and coordinator of the litigation department, Alejandro Luna; trade mark counsel to many of the firm’s key clients, Alonso Camargo; and Abraham Díaz, who is the main contact for privacy matters and heads the IT industry group. Further key partners include, Daniel Sánchez, Gustavo Alcocer, Víctor Ramírez and Armando Arenas. Rommy Morales and Jaime Rodríguez represent the next generation of the partnership at the firm, while associate Karla Olvera stands out for her support on litigious matters.