Carey’s ‘combination of personalised service, unwavering commitment, and top-tier technical expertise sets it apart ’. The full-service IP practice advises across the full spectrum of IP mandates, including trade marks, patents, copyright, trade secrets and anti-counterfeiting. The sizeable team, which also assists with IP litigation, licensing, technology transfers and regulatory matters, fields sector specialists in technology, life sciences, mining, energy, consumer goods and entertainment. Highlights include assisting BMW Group with an opposition to the "BYD Dolphin Mini" trade mark application in class 12, which was filed by BYD Company, such opposition based on the risk of confusion with BMW’s well-known Mini brand. The practice’s key figures are innovation, technology transfer and life sciences expert, Guillermo Carey; Francisco Carey, whose expertise covers trade mark and patent prosecution, along with opposition proceedings, licensing and anti-counterfeiting strategies; counsel Fernando García, who is experienced in patent prosecution, nullity actions and infringement litigation; and director Jorge Fuentes, who leads the firm’s patents technical team. Senior associates Catalina Aldunate, Carla Encalada and Jaime Henríquez complete the team.
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Testimonials
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- The team provides prompt and accurate responses to all matters addressed to them. They are effective, show good knowledge of IP matters in Chile, and offer a practical approach at competitive rates.
- Their interest in clients’ business and activities makes the firm unique.
- Carey's IP practice is characterised by long-term client relationships and an exceptionally deep understanding of clients’ business, brands, and corporate culture. Highly -nformed, precise, and contextualised advice. From an in-house counsel's perspective, one of their main strengths is that they not only provide advice at the highest technical level, but also do so in a highly personalised and detailed manner, truly understanding the specifics and priorities of the business. This close relationship and prior knowledge allow them to address matters with a high degree of anticipation and a strategic focus. Compared to other teams in the market, Carey stands out for its ability to integrate deeply with the client, functioning almost as an extension of the in-house team. This level of involvement and personalised advice is uncommon and clearly differentiates them from other firms specialising in IP
- The main strength of Carey's IP team is their approachability, high level of availability, and excellent interpersonal skills, making working with them a truly pleasant experience. This is complemented by an outstanding level of professionalism, clearly above the market average. The combination of personalised service, unwavering commitment, and top-tier technical expertise sets it apart from other teams and fosters a strong, long-term relationship of trust with the client.
Key clients
- BMW Group
- Balenciaga
- Ralph Lauren
- OpenAI
- International Olympic Committee
- Corporación Nacional del Cobre (Codelco)
- The North Face
- Remedia
- Grapa Varieties
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Société des Produits Nestlé
Work highlights
Assisted Balenciaga with a trade mark opposition strategy against multiple applications, seeking registration of its well-known mark in classes 5, 32, 33, and 35.
Assisted BMW Group with an opposition to the trade mark application "BYD Dolphin Mini" in class 12, which was filed by BYD Company, such opposition based on the risk of confusion with BMW’s well-known Mini brand.
Acted for Ralph Lauren in a trade mark dispute involving the application for Santa Marta Polo Club in class 25.
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Practice head
Guillermo Carey; Francisco Carey; Fernando García; Jorge Fuentes