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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Intellectual Property, Privacy, New Technologies & Legal Advertising; Life Science; Telecom, Media & Technology
Position
Partner
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Dr. Damaso A. Pardo joined Bruchou in 2020 as a partner in the Intellectual Property, Privacy, New Technologies and Legal Advertising Department.
He provides legal advice and litigates in conflicts regarding trademarks, patents, advertising and marketing law, as well as privacy and Internet law.
Dámaso held the position of President of the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). During that period he represented, on behalf of the Argentine Republic, the team that negotiated the trade agreements between Mercosur and EU, Canada, South Korea, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Before joining the public sector, Mr. Pardo had practiced intellectual property law for thirty years in some of the most prestigious law firms in Buenos Aires.
Mr. Pardo has served two terms on the board of directors of the Argentine Association of Industrial Property Agents (AAAPI), and was president of the American section of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). He was head of different committees at the International Trademark Association (INTA), as well as at the Association of European Trademark Owners (MARQUES). During his mandate at INPI, Mr. Pardo was appointed president of the Programa Iberoamericano de Propiedad Intelectual (IBEPI), and also chair of the Standing Committee on the Law of Patents (SCP), at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Mr. Pardo holds a law degree from the Argentine Catholic University (UCA, 1985), and earned a master´s degree in Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in 1990. He was a consultant at WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland, for a Mercosur project, between 1993 and 1994.
He teaches Intellectual Property law and practice at Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) as well as International Aspects of IP Law, in the Master’s program of Intellectual Property and Innovation, a joint program administered by WIPO and the Universidad de San Andrés, in Buenos Aires.
Languages
Spanish, English
Education
- Law School of the Universidad Católica Argentina.
- Master degree in Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (1990).
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- ‘The intellectual property practice at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is distinguished by its comprehensive and personalised approach, combining deep local knowledge with global experience. This allows it to offer innovative solutions in registrations, litigation, and strategic advice. The team stands out for its timely and concrete responses.’ ‘The Bruchou Team's performance is impeccable; they are highly qualified and coordinate well with the local correspondents relevant to the specific matter.’ ‘Alejandro Barrientos and Damaso Pardo Correa are both distinguished professionals who provide prompt responses and reports on the procedural status of our cases. They are always attentive and focused on obtaining the best possible result.’ ‘The firm's lawyers are experts on the subject and stand out for their comprehensive and rapid advice, which is oriented towards proposing beneficial solutions for the client.’ ‘Chiara Ferioli's client care was exceptional in terms of her professional manner, clarity, and speed of response.’ ‘We value the speed of their response to our requests and inquiries, and the kindness they showed us throughout the entire process.’ ‘Damaso Pardo and Alejandro Barrientos are excellent professionals.’ ‘The collaboration within the team is very good.’
Key clients
- Golmund Viña Doña Paula TravelExcchange Bruinvest Sabrostar / Argenfruit Nutripet Bimba & Lola Soluciones Integrales en Sistemas (SIESSA) / TS Group Group Molino Chacabuco Violeta Massey
Work highlights
Advising TravelX on securing and protecting its "TravelX" trademark across multiple jurisdictions (over 20 countries) and managing international trademark filings to support its global expansion.