Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s multidisciplinary team of lawyers, engineers, chemists and trade mark agents provides a comprehensive IP service that covers patent, trade mark, personal data protection, technology transfer and biotechnology matters. The team is strong in IP prosecution and called on to assist with the management of trade mark, patent, model and industrial design portfolios. IP due diligence and litigation are also covered, with the firm particularly well known for its specialist advertising law expertise and the trade mark and prosecution support it provides to start-ups. Dámaso Pardo, a respected IP veteran with more than 30 years of IP experience across trade marks, patents, advertising and marketing, leads the team. Alejandro Barrientos is the other key senior figure and covers patent-related matters, with strong expertise in the life sciences sector. Senior associate Franco Raffinetti (who handles IP, privacy, technology and advertising matters) and associate Chiara Ferioli (an expert in trade marks, marketing, advertising and data privacy) are the main junior-level contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘This team stands out for being proactive and responding quickly. They always respond promptly and have punctual and practical answers. Commercial lawyers with great technical experience.’
‘Alejandro Barrientos stands out for his knowledge and practicality. Chiara Ferioli also stands out.’
‘The team is proactive, helping in the search for alternatives and efficient solutions for clients.’
‘They understand the importance of offering efficient and timely solutions. They analyse the alternatives and possibilities, and propose solutions. Dámaso Pardo is exceptional.'
‘They are professionals with experience in the field. This allows us to converse on the same terms.’
‘Dámaso Pardo and Alejandro Barrientos understand how to protect intangibles in the context of the business strategy.'
Key clients
- Goldmund
- Grupo Werthein/Vrio Corp
- Gointegro Group
- Viña Doña Paula
- Bruinvest
- Grupo SURA
- TravelExchange
- Vista Oil & Gas
- Amande
- Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad
Work highlights
Assisting Grupo Werthein with the legal analysis of the main IP assets, contractual and data privacy matters involved in the acquisition of Vrio Corp from AT&T.
Advising energy company Vista Oil & Gas on the management of its trade mark portfolio, which includes more than 130 trade marks in Argentina.
Assisting Goldmund in the safeguarding of its IP rights through the filing of trade mark, design and patent applications in multiple jurisdictions.
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Practice head
Dámaso Pardo