Striking a balance between niche expertise and full-service IP coverage, Brigard Castro operates as an IP boutique while also being affiliated with full-service firm Brigard Urrutia. The interdisciplinary team advises on a wide scope of advisory, contentious and transactional IP matters, and is praised by clients for its ‘innovation, successful conflict resolution, and subject matter knowledge’. Firm managing partner Juan Pablo Cadena steers the copyrights, patents, trade marks and litigation teams, among others, and is equipped to advise domestic and multinational clients on all areas involved in the enforcement of their IP assets. Cadena recently paired up with newly promoted (November 2024) partner, Catalina Gómez, to successfully represent UEFA in opposition proceedings concerning the trade mark “BALÓN DE OROS”. Rounding out the key partners is ’IP specialist’ Martín Torres, who leads the trade mark prosecution area and manages the trade mark and distinctive sign portfolios of an impressive roster of major global corporations. The department additionally leans on a strong second line of non-partners including Laura Ángel Jaramillo, who was promoted to practice director of the IP litigation unit in January 2025; and junior associate Valerie Villar, who is highlighted by clients for her ‘speedy resolution’ of matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team has technical and empirical knowledge in intellectual property, which is the area in which it supports us. The team is ready to address and resolve complex questions, and it is competent in administrative procedures before intellectual property authorities.’
- ‘With their experience and knowledge in the field, lawyers have excellent relationships with other people in the sector, which positively impacts the resolution of disputes.’
- ‘We value the team for its innovation, successful conflict resolution, and subject matter knowledge.’
- ‘Martín Torres is an IP specialist, who stands out for his professionalism, successful conflict resolution, and speedy resolution. Associate Valerie Villar is also a subject matter specialist, who provides professionalism, successful conflict resolution, and speedy resolution.’
- ‘The firm responds promptly to requests, and the team is friendly, facilitating and decision-making. Lawyers are approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Nissan Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
- Target Brands
- Sazerac Brands
- Dyson Technology Limited
- Vetnil Indústria E Comércio De Produtos Veterinários Ltda.
- Industria De Diseño Textil (Inditex)
- Publicaciones Semana
- Lenovo Group
- Alaga
- Formula 1 Licensing
- Grupo UMA
- Belcorp
Lawyers
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Laura Ángel Jaramillo
Practice head
Juan Pablo Cadena; Martín Torres; Catalina Gómez