AVL | Law, Tax & Tech.

Combining strong academic insight with extensive practical experience, AVL | Law, Tax & Tech.' intellectual property team provides advice to clients across numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, mining and food. Its expertise covers trademark protection, asset management and the global defence of intangible rights. Recently, the practice has expanded its focus to emerging markets such as crypto, NFTs, software licensing and copyright negotiations, offering clients advice for complex and evolving IP challenges. The department is led by María de los Ángeles Lombeyda, who guides clients on branding and complex IP issues; she is supported by senior associates Mario Ruiz and Juan José Arias, both experts in prosecution, defence and strategy, and associate Darío Carrera, who focuses on trademarks, patents, and related filings and renewals.