Covarrubias

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ARTURO COVARRUBIAS - Arturo's leadership is characterized by a proactive approach focused on mitigating risks before they escalate to litigation. He has a proven track record of identifying alternative dispute resolution mechanisms that optimize profitability and technical strength in defending pharmaceutical patents. Furthermore, his competence and maturity in complex negotiations enable him to promptly resolve conflicts, guaranteeing substantive solutions supported by rigorous legal doctrine. MATÍAS VALENZUELA - What distinguishes Matías's practice is the convergence of scientific rigor and high specialization in patent law. Specializing in comprehensive prior art analysis, he provides the necessary certainty to validate the inventive step and novelty of complex technologies. His rapid understanding of the sufficiency of the invention enhances the quality of strategic advice, ensuring substantive regulatory compliance in national and international patenting processes.
• The differentiating factor of this firm lies in its ability to reconcile the agility of industrial workflows with the rigorous scientific standards demanded by the life sciences sector. Thanks to a highly efficient structure, the firm manages urgent patent and regulatory advisory requirements with technical precision exceeding the market average. This establishes it as a decisive organization, ideally suited to address complex matters where speed of response is as crucial as technical and argumentative strength before public authorities.
• Arturo Covarrubias: He has exceptional coordination skills and aligns client objectives with his technical and legal teams. He manages strategies that are consistent with the realities of the pharmaceutical market. He deeply understands how current patent protection impacts operational freedom and the equity value of companies in the sector. Matías Valenzuela is a genius. He handles the technical and patent aspects so well that he confidently leads portfolios that integrate the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries. While he is a technical expert, he is an excellent legal liaison. It is a pleasure to work with Matías, and clients have great confidence in his work and recommendations.
• Clients highlight the firm's ability to integrate IP with a strategic vision for regulatory compliance. Their team demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical and biotechnology patents. It delivers high-standard advice.
• Matías Valenzuela Matías stands out for his ability to anticipate and neutralize attempts at circumvention by competitors. His reports and claims are designed with a sophisticated defensive logic, aimed at covering not only the technical aspects but also the commercial impact that makes the technology valuable. Arturo Covarrubias Arturo's consulting is characterized by the delivery of results that includes a powerful commercial vision. Arturo understands the life cycle of a company; he knows that when a company goes from being a small player to a market leader, intellectual property is a must for its value creation, and he successfully conveys this message to his clients. His consulting helps anticipate future problems.
• It's a modern firm that focuses on practical solutions. Their communications and solutions are efficient and address the root of the problem, which is much appreciated in today's environment. They combine the rigour of traditional practices with the agility demanded by new technology industries, making them a highly reliable strategic partner.
• They have a very professional patent practice; they give their clients' matters the value they deserve, and it shows in their attention to detail and response times.
• It's an excellent team, they give clear, concrete, accurate answers, and are available almost immediately.
• Arturo Covarrubias: In matters of high regulatory sensitivity in life sciences, Arturo's strategic management skills are a critical asset that clients value. His responses to exclusivity conflicts is always technical and balanced, applying containment strategies that safeguard the legal framework without neglecting the product's commercial viability. Arturo achieves damage control that comprehensively protects the integrity of health assets, providing a solid and coherent defence structure. Matías Valenzuela’s scientific background is a guarantee for asset management in the chemical, biochemical, and plant variety industries. He stands out for his ability to respond to examiners' technical observations with sound scientific arguments, securing patent grants that were initially affected by rigid patentability criteria. Clients also highlight his level of organisation and clarity at all stages of the process, which provides peace of mind and confidence in the delivery of a well-executed job.
• Clients value Covarrubias's expertise in managing highly complex scientific portfolios. This firm does not provide generic answers; its analyses are based on a very solid legal and technical foundation, which greatly facilitates collaborative work in life sciences cases where precision is critical. They are an undisputed leader when seeking a legal opinion that leaves no room for doubt before the relevant authorities.

Key clients

• Novartis Innovation
• Novartis
• Empresas CMPC
• Kaneko Seeds Co
• Nuseed Americas
• BASF
• Pfizer
• Monsanto Technology
• Teijin

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