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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- 'They stand out for being a professional, organised, and very proactive team. They have always been attentive, curious, and willing to delve into legal issues to offer quick and effective solutions.'
- 'They are quite proactive and quick in their responses.'
- 'Maria Rosa and her team are fantastic. Exceptional work and communication for complex projects.'
Key clients
- Adidas International Marketing
- BMW Group
- Calvin Klein
- Heineken Ecuador
- Kimberly-Clark Worldwide
- Meta Platforms
- WD-40 Company
- Delta Airlines
- Warner Bros. / DC Comics
- MasterCard Worldwide
Work highlights
Assisted Warner Bros. with issuing a Cease & Desist letter and engaging in negotiations with an infringing party.
Assisted Google with successfully implementing border enforcement measures to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods bearing the ANDROID ONE trademark.
Represented Grupo Bimbo in securing the registration of its MR. BROWN trademark in Ecuador, overcoming an opposition and multiple appeals filed by a third-party, claiming rights over the well-known “MR.” trademark family.
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Practice head
José Rafael Bustamante E.; María Rosa Fabara Vera