Full service major Beccar Varela offers a 'one-stop shop' IP offering that is experienced acoss the full range of industry sectors, from agribusiness, life sciences and TMT, to sports (/e-sports), the arts, and software and technology developments. The five-strong practice provides strategic and comprehensive advice on the protection, ownership and enforcement of all IP rights, including filings and prosecution, contract negotiation and drafting, the assignment of IP rights, licensing, franchising, confidentiality, distribution and advertising, among other matters. It also handles unfair competition work and advises on litigation strategies as required. The practice is co-led by senior partner Emilio Beccar Varela (media & entertainment, telecoms, IT, IP and corporate advisory), and Florencia Rosati (trade marks, patents, copyright, entrepreneurship, entertainment, communications, new technologies, and data protection and privacy); the pair also co-head the TMT and data privacy and data protection departments. Senior associate Mariana Lamarca Vidal is experienced in trademark and patent litigation, personal data protection and new technologies.
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His practice areas include media and entertainment, telecommunications, information technology, intellectual property, and corporate advice. He also has broad expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Position
Emilio Beccar Varela is a partner at Beccar Varela, having joined the firm in 1986. He co-heads the firm’s Intellectual Property and TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology) Departments.
Career
His practice areas include media and entertainment, telecommunications, information technology, intellectual property, and corporate advice. He also has broad expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Languages
He speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Memberships
He is a member of the Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal (Buenos Aires Bar Association) and is a member of the Board of the Argentine-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CAMBRAS).
Education
Emilio obtained his Law degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires (1986).
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Key clients
- Samsung
- American Airlines Inc/ AAdvantage Loyalty IP
Work highlights
Regular ongoing advice to Samsung Argentina on the registration and management of its trade mark portfolio; providing comprehensive assistance on a wide range of IP matters in Argentina including oppositions and advertising.