Bruchou & Funes de Rioja combines ‘in-depth local knowledge with global experience’ in registering and enforcing its clients’ IP rights both domestically and across the region. The seven-strong group focuses primarily on IP prosecution and the management of trade marks, patents, models and industrial designs portfolios, along with due diligence and litigation; advertising and marketing law; and privacy, data protection and new technologies. Practice head Dámaso Pardo is a veteran practitioner with over 30 years’ experience; he focuses on advisory and litigation regarding trade marks, patents, advertising and marketing law, as well as handling privacy and internet-related matters. Alejandro Barrientos is experienced in data protection and IP portfolio management, including invention patents and copyrights. At associate level, senior Franco Raffinetti is adept at drafting IP contracts and software licensing agreements; while intermediates Florencia Fernández (management and prosecution of trade marks, industrial designs, and patent portfolios) and Chiara Ferioli (trade marks, data privacy, new technology and advertising matters), are also noted.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Dámaso Pardo
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Barrientos; Franco Raffinetti; Florencia Fernández; Chiara Ferioli