Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernández‘s intellectual property, life sciences and healthcare division is among the largest IP teams in the Dominican Republic, and the firm advises an extensive roster of international and local clients on all aspects of intellectual property work, including prosecution issues, portfolio management work, IP litigation, and regulatory compliance. The practice is highly active in patent work, supporting pharmaceuticals clients with patent linkage, data protection mandates, and regulatory strategies; the group also handles plant variety protection issues and complex trade mark disputes. Founding partner Mary Fernández heads up the practice and is recognised as ’a leader in the pharmaceutical sector’. Associate Miguelina Figueroa also has a robust IP practice, and associate Gabriella Villanueva focuses on patent portfolios, spanning patents, utility models and industrial designs and handles patent litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Miguelina Figueroa is agile and effective, an excellent professional.'
- ‘Headrick is the "go-to firm" for IP matters in our office. They are highly efficient, as they have a team dedicated exclusively to this practice, which they handle with extensive experience and responsibility.'
Key clients
- Omega Diagnostic
- Bilanx Valance
Work highlights
Successfully assisted INDUVECA with its international expansion for the launch of its renowned salami products in the US market.
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.
Miguelina Figueroa
Gabriella Villanueva
Practice head
Mary Fernández; Miguelina Figueroa; Gabriella Villanueva