A destination practice for IP in Colombia and throughout the wider region, OlarteMoure fields a ‘cutting-edge team’ in Medellín. The firm’s growing prominence in regulatory areas complementary to IP, such as data privacy and life sciences, marks it as a go-to adviser for IP-rich tech companies, while it also acts for local clients on compliance, competition, consumer law and regulatory affairs. Medellín office head María Clara Múnera ’connects with the needs of businesses’ and advises on IP law — with a focus on patents, trade marks and copyright — as well as corporate and commercial matters. Among her recent mandates, Múnera provided ongoing support to Metro de Medellín on its IP portfolio. The local group also draws on associate Luciana Moreno, who serves as trade mark co-ordinator. Medellín- and Bogotá-based litigation head Juan Felipe Acosta left the firm in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is diverse in many ways, and that reinforces its ability to meet client needs. I appreciate its technical rigour and the fact that, in addition to lawyers, the firm includes professionals with different areas of expertise. Some of its professionals have expertise in multiple areas (e.g. both law and engineering).
- ‘Knowledge and expertise are important and are present in all members of OlarteMoure, but in addition, the firm's entire staff is characterised by being friendly, open, and possessing good rapport and soft skills that make working with them easier. ’
- ‘It's a solid team with excellent responsiveness. We are supported by qualified professionals who have helped us with our IP strategy and protection.’
- ‘OlarteMoure is a firm with a cutting-edge team that considers the needs of the environment and connects them with opportunities for businesses. The firm is committed to innovation.’
- ‘María Clara Múnera connects with the needs of businesses and the opportunities of the environment.’
- ‘We highlight the team for its specialist expertise in patents and genetics licensing.’
- ‘Lawyers are friendly people and highly available to resolve any questions.’
Key clients
- EPM
- Grupo Sura
- Haceb
- Grupo Bios
- Grupo Familia (Essity AB)
- Sumicol (Grupo Corona)
- Cementos Argos
Work highlights
Advised Cementos Argos and Grupo Argos on patent and trade mark matters.
Advised Metro de Medellín on its IP portfolio, including trade marks, patents, designs, trade secrets and copyrights.
Practice head
María Clara Múnera