With particular strength in trademark applications and registrations, Bustamante Fabara‘s diverse workload also extends to patents, including applications and management, as well as negotiating copyright issues arising from counterfeit merchandise. A key point of distinction for the group is its unfair competition advice resulting in trademark challenges, an area of focus for María Rosa Fabara Vera, who leads the team alongside José Rafael Bustamante E. Experienced IP lawyer and associate Pablo Fabara is a strong litigator who regularly represents clients in enforcement actions before the trademark office. Senior associate Óscar Reyes' previous role as president of the Ecuadorian Intellectual Property Committee makes him well placed to represent clients in administrative and appellate proceedings for trademarks. Finally, Sebastián Páez is particularly skilled in unfair competition issues, including those connected to plant varieties.
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José Rafael Bustamante E.; María Rosa Fabara Vera