Ulises Cabrera’s intellectual property department handles complex matters across a broad spectrum of industries, including the telecoms, technology, food and beverage, healthcare, life sciences, and luxury brand industries. The team is experienced in advising clients operating in highly regulated sectors, guiding corporates through health regulatory frameworks to support product importation and market entry mandates. Magdalena Almonte is head of the IP department and focuses on the consumer goods sector. Almonte is regularly supported by associate Laura Pérez.
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Testimonials
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‘Attorney Magdalena is impressive; she possesses exceptional control and knowledge. Her team works in an organised and precise manner. They keep us informed and up-to-date on all the procedures we handle with her firm.'
‘It's a well-balanced team, with an exceptional leader.'
‘Margarita Almonte is excellent at IP.'
‘It's a large firm compared to the rest in the Dominican Republic. They respond quickly to emails, are very thorough and concise when presenting brand information, and are clear when providing updates.'
‘Magdalena Almonte is a great professional, always willing to provide answers and very efficient in her work.'
'They are on top of current issues and requirements.'
Key clients
- Beijing Didi
- China Energy Investment
- Xiaomi
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group
- Quimicos & Lubricantes
- 47 Brand
- Tuteur
- Clarivate
- Patmark IP Solutions
- Castel Freres
- Siegfried Rhein
- Sun IP
Work highlights
Advised 47 Brand on cancellation actions and appeals to protect its ‘47 trade mark in the Dominican Republic, including actions against both a trade mark and trade name of the opposing party.
Defended Biologische Heilmittel Heel in an annulment action filed by LAM against its trade mark NEURAX-HEEL, successfully arguing the generic nature of NEURA for class 5 products.
Handling the day-to-day management of Geely’s trade mark portfolio in the Dominican Republic and Commonwealth of Dominica, supporting the entry of the Chinese multinational automotive company into the Dominican market.
Practice head
Magdalena Almonte