Robalino is recognised for its trademark work in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The team combines expertise from across the firm to advise on trademark filings, registrations and portfolio management, while also handling patent litigation, enforcement actions and opposition proceedings. Practice head Pedro Córdova handles trademark and patent defence, while also being adept at handling data protection frameworks and life sciences matters. Director María José Peñaherrera is an additional key contact for copyright and advertising issues.
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Testimonials
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- Their most outstanding qualities are their direct and personalized approach, where they handle each case individually until a solution is reached. They are highly skilled lawyers who are adept at generating solutions.
- This law firm is comprised of a strong team that, as a unit, provides sound legal opinions. Response times are quick, and the cases handled have been successful, thus achieving our objectives and maintaining client satisfaction.
- They are distinguished by their high level of technical expertise and practical approach. They are accessible, strategic, and customer-oriented. They stand out for their ability to anticipate risks and provide clear solutions.
- Robalino's Intellectual Property practice is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, combining IP with regulatory and commercial aspects, enabling it to offer business-aligned solutions. The team boasts strong expertise, a proactive vision, and a client-centric approach, with streamlined processes and advice focused on anticipating risks.
- The practice is distinguished by its highly proactive approach and deep technical expertise in intellectual property. The team not only responds to requests but also anticipates potential risks and opportunities, which is especially valuable from the perspective of an internal client seeking not just reactive advice but strategic support. In-house counsel should know that one of the team's main strengths is its combination of technical proficiency with a clear understanding of the business. This allows them to offer practical solutions, aligned with business objectives, without sacrificing legal rigor. Furthermore, they stand out for their availability, responsiveness, and clear communication, which greatly facilitates daily operations. Compared to other firms, I believe this practice is very favorably positioned. Unlike more traditional teams, there is a genuine commitment to the client, as well as greater closeness and flexibility in their working methods.
- The ROBALINO team in the Intellectual Property area is excellent. They are characterized by their extensive knowledge in the field and by recommending the most effective and appropriate strategies for each case, which has allowed us to place our complete trust in them. Compared to other firms, they are very good, and I believe they should be among the best.
Key clients
- Laboratorios Provet
- Morconello
- Pastelo
- Carolina Giraldo (Karol G)
- Comercializadora VNA
- Medipiel
- Psicofarma
- Eurofish
- Zaimella ZMLTP
- Corporación Palmar
- Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech
- Joint stock company "BioCad"
Work highlights
Represented Psicofarma in a high-stakes pharmaceutical trademark appeal to protect its "well-known mark" status against confusingly similar registrations.
Represented Karol G, successfully in initiating Andean-wide oppositions to protect the 'BICHOTA' trademark against unauthorised commercial use.
Assisted Carbonet Nanotechnologies with the technical patent prosecution of cationic block co-polymers for industrial water treatment and mining applications.
Practice head
Pedro Córdova
Other key lawyers
María José Peñaherrera
