Mitrani Caballero assists clients across the oil-and-gas, beverages and cryptocurrency sectors, among others, to register, maintain and safeguard their trade mark, copyright and patent assets. Its expertise extends from traditional IP into tech and internet matters, particularly cybersquatting and the monitoring of internet domain names are monitored for infringements. The team is also active in corporate transaction-related matters such as During company acquisitions and the formation of new partnerships, reviewing contractual IP clauses and licensing agreements to ensure that rights are correctly exercised and attributed. Practice head Ignacio Bérèterbide is well-versed in patents, trade marks, trade secrets, industrial models and designs, along with unfair competition and advertising. Praised for his ‘deep technical knowledge’, senior counsel Manuel Alonso specialises in trademark and copyright protection, portfolio management and IP litigation. Key associate support is provided by senior María Luz Nuñez, who advises on IP due diligence, licensing contracts, technology development and transfers.
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Testimonials
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- 'This is a trusted partner in securing and managing valuable brand assets. Highly professional, knowledgeable, and reliable, this firm delivers consistently positive results.'
- 'They provide personalised service, take time to understand our clients' businesses and needs, and tailor their advice and solutions accordingly, all without needing to be asked to do so.'
- 'I believe what makes the Mitrani team unique is their technical knowledge of the industry, which complements their legal and intellectual property experience. While many firms offer good IP services, their knowledge of our company and the technical field makes them unique.'
- 'Luz and Ignacio have a great deal of knowledge of contracts, negotiation, and patents. Maria Elena is very good at the technical development of patent applications and in processing patents in different legal systems in LATAM and the USA.'
- 'What makes this practice unique is its specialised focus on intellectual property, especially on trademarks and copyrights. Manuel Alonso and his team combine deep technical knowledge with a strategic commercial vision, which allows them to offer practical and effective solutions.'
- 'For in-house lawyers, this means having advisers who not only master the law but also understand the challenges of the market and the operational needs of companies. The team stands out for its agility and ability to personalise its services according to the client's needs, adapting quickly to market changes.'
- 'The team's 'plus' that makes them stand out is their ability to combine a highly specialised technical focus with a very sharp commercial sense, which allows them to offer practical and strategic solutions to clients. In particular, Manuel Alonso stands out as one of the leading intellectual property specialists, with a strong focus on trademarks and copyrights.'
- 'The team led by Manuel is distinguished by its focus on complex issues of registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks. For in-house lawyers, this means having an expert who not only knows the legislation deeply but also understands the market challenges and operational needs of businesses.'
- 'We have been given outstanding service since we started our relationship with them.'
- 'Manuel Alonso’s practice and his team are distinguished by their agility, the personalisation of services, and the creation of creative solutions for regulatory and commercial challenges. They have also invested heavily in innovation, using technology to optimise due diligence, monitoring, and trademark defence processes.'
Key clients
- Tenaris
- Ternium
- Techint
- Fundación Campana
- Gemabiotech
- Holcim (Argentina)
- Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)
- Menoyo
- Raízen Combustiveis
- Digirodeo
- Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
- HDI Seguros
- Paypal
- BK Components
- Marvell International / Marvell Asia
- Little Caesar Enterprises
- Pirelli & C.
- Prometeon Tyre Group
- Ripio
- OVH
Work highlights
Advised Molinos Rios de la Plata on the acquisition of Sibarita, which involved a thorough due diligence process, including reviewing trademarks, formulas, designs, and the final asset purchase agreement.
Assisting Tenaris globally in managing its IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, domain names, trade secrets and copyrights, while providing expert consultancy services in complex cross-border matters.
Managing Ternium's trademarks globally, overseeing 600 trademarks in 33 countries, handling renewals and new filings, and monitoring over 250 internet domain names.
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Practice head
Ignacio Bérèterbide