Home to lawyers, engineers, and chemists, Silva’s 13-strong multidisciplinary, IP team covers the gamut of IP-related engagements, including trade marks, patents, industrial designs and utility models. The practice further includes experts in copyrights, domain names, litigation, new technologies, entertainment and sports law, as well as data protection, access to information, and geographical indications and designations of origin. Acting for both global corporations and emerging enterprises, the department’s sector specialisms encompass technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and energy, along the with automotive, entertainment, consumer goods, mining, and food and beverage industries. Sebastián Alvarado leads the firm’s patents and regulatory offering; founding partner Juan Pablo Silva is an expert in trade marks, and geographical indications and designations of origin; Francisco Silva has enviable experience in trade marks, patents and litigation; and Ricardo Montero’s workload features trade marks and domain names. Other names to note are Andrés Grunewaldt and Rodrigo León, as well as associates Manuel Concha and Guillermo Villarroel.

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Testimonials

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Andrés Grunewaldt is recognized for his strategic approach to intellectual property matters, providing practical and business-oriented legal solutions. Francisco Silva brings valuable experience in intellectual property law. Juan Pablo Silva is known for delivering insightful IP counsel and helping clients navigate complex IP challenges effectively. Luis Felipe Opazo combines technical knowledge with a strong commercial perspective. Rodrigo León is respected for his ability to develop tailored strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives. Sebastián Alvarado provides thoughtful and results-driven intellectual property advice.
They are a reliable firm with strong knowledge of the Chilean market and local authorities. The team is experienced, responsive, and delivers consistent, high-quality work, particularly in IP-related matters. Overall, we have had a positive experience working with them and continue to rely on their services. The team stands out for its solid technical background, practical approach, and deep familiarity with Chilean IP procedures. Their experience across prosecution and enforcement enables them to deliver consistent, high-quality advice tailored to our strategic needs. The group is well organized and adequately sized for the work referred to them. Different professionals collaborate closely, which ensures consistency and effective coordination across prosecution and legal aspects.
Andrés Grunewaldt is remarkably involved with the cases.
Solid team with Andrés Grunewaldt.

Key clients

Volkswagen
Fender
Formula One
BiceCorp
Saudi Arabian Oil Group
Disney
Warner Bros
Meta
Starbucks

Work highlights

Assisted Asociación de Productores de Pisco with litigation concerning the Peruvian government’s request for exclusive protection of the geographical indication Pisco.

Represented Saudi Arabian Oil Company in defending the registrability of the trade mark "ARAMCO" before the Chilean Trademark and Patent Court (TDPI), following an opposition filed by Celulosa Arauco y Constitución based on its earlier "ARAUCO" marks.

Represented Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp in a trade mark nullity action before the Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI).

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