The ‘creative, forward-thinking, up-to-date and reliable team’ at Dentons is routinely sought out to advise on IP assets in Chile, as well as the wider Latin-American region. Assisting both Chilean and overseas clients with protection, exploitation and defence-side work, the practice’s specialisms range from patents, trade marks and licensing, to technology transfers and IP-related agreement drafting. The department, which is additionally experienced in advising start-ups on AI-based technology patent protection, is co-led by Maria Carolina Del Rio, whose expertise includes assisting with the global protection and licensing of patents of Chilean companies, universities, start-ups, and research and development centres; and Maria Mercedes Londoño, who has a notable track record in leading multidisciplinary teams on patent, trade mark and technology mandates. At associate level, senior Gabriela Wildner, along with Sebastián Muller and Constanza Vargas complete the team.
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‘Very knowledgeable, experienced, and fast to respond to queries.’
‘Experienced and shows interest in the client. Gets to know the client and the client’s needs well.’
‘It's significant that the Dentons legal team responds to requests in a timely manner.’
‘A diverse team led by women who care about diversity, equity, and inclusion in a heavily male-dominated labour market. They are also creative, forward-thinking, up-to-date and reliable.’
‘Their international focus makes their advisory service much more comprehensive, as they can consult with lawyers in the US or the UK, which is key for clients with IP in those jurisdictions (in addition to Chile).’
‘The service is friendly and approachable. They respond quickly and comprehensively. Start-up clients highly value the transparency to its pricing and billing, the firm standing out for giving clients peace of mind.’
‘Sebastián Muller, Constanza Vargas and Maria Mercedes Londoño are extremely supportive when responding to various requests during IP processes.’
‘The team led by Maria Carolina Del Rio is thorough and organised. When they submit reports, they are detailed, precise and timely. In addition to the aforementioned qualities, the team is warm, prudent and skilled, and the recommendations are always sound.’
Key clients
- Lemu Global
- Merck & CO
- Daily Foods
- Adama
- Cocoa Collaborative Innovation
- Clarivate
- Paramount
- Bertech
- EY (Ernst & Young)
- Moore & Van Allen
- Joia
- YANEKEN Group
- Fundación Trapense
- REDEK
- Asesorías y Servicios Theodora Legaltech
- Viña Pérez Cruz
- Antawa
- Ventisquero
- Alcohuaz
- Barnes & Thornburg
Work highlights
Advising Lemu Global on its global strategy to obtain protection for an innovative AI-based product, which concerns the massive processing of biometric and environmental data.
Assisting Merck & Co with trade mark filings.
Assisting Daily Foods with successfully obtaining a 3D trade mark registration and industrial design patents for its sweetener bottles.
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Maria Mercedes Londoño
Practice head
Maria Carolina Del Rio; Maria Mercedes Londoño