USA-headquartered Holland & Knight possesses a comprehensive IP offering that is rated for its ability to ‘manage an IP portfolio across multiple jurisdictions from Bogotá’. The growing practice added ten new clients during 2024/25, attracted by the group’s experience across a wide scope of IP portfolio management, transactional support, and litigation; it also brings complementary expertise in trade secrets and consumer protection. Danilo Romero Raad spearheads the team and maintains a broad regulatory practice with an emphasis on IP and competition. Also recommended is associate Camila López, who is noted for trade mark work. Associate Ana Sofía Cabrales left the firm in August 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Danilo Romero and his team are a key ally for our company, having assisted us on various legal matters. Lawyers' response times, clarity, and professionalism are exceptional.’
‘The team stands out for its professionalism in addressing all types of legal and procedural issues, resolving them from start to finish. It also demonstrates a comprehensive approach to situations, providing a holistic approach to any conflict.’
‘A dedicated team providing personalised attention and seeking to provide the best option for the case.’
‘The practice stands out for its ability to manage an IP portfolio across multiple jurisdictions from Bogotá. This allows for a more organised and easily accessible portfolio.’
‘Ordered in portfolio management and proactive in defending the company's intellectual property rights. Lawyers not only wait for instructions but actively make recommendations on the best way to protect the company's trade mark portfolio in different jurisdictions.’
‘We highlight the team for its quality of service, accuracy in legal analysis, timeliness and certainty. Lawyers are very well-prepared, always ready to meet client needs, and fully knowledgeable on IP regulations and practice.’
Key clients
- Proyecto E
- Inversiones MCN
- Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.
- Williams Sonoma Inc. (Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP)
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Breccia Salud
- Acesco Colombia
- Trendy Shop BTA
- Disagro de Guatemala
- Quálitas Compañía de Seguros
- ZO Skin Health, Inc.
- FletX Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Major League Baseball Properties on consolidating its trade mark portfolio in Colombia, including filing trade mark oppositions.
Advised Trendy Shop on the expansion of its trade mark portfolio in Latin America, the United States and China.
Advised AEI-Arquitectura e Interiores on the protection of its IP assets in the context of unauthorised use by a third party in Colombia and the United States.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Camila López
Practice head
Danilo Romero