Lexvalor Abogados houses a well-regarded, full-service IP offering that is equipped to advise clients across a broad range of sectors. The team handles patent and plant variety matters, trademark prosecution and litigation, and portfolio management, and is particularly active in trademark enforcement and disputes for domestic and international brand owners. Practice head Luis Marín Tobar previously served as principal director of the Ecuadorian Intellectual Property Association (AEPI) and advises on trademark disputes, portfolio management and registration matters.
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- Luis Marin Tobar is always quick to respond. His advice is always thorough and does not only take into account the situation at hand but also points out additional implications the matter may have. He always identifies various strategies the client could adopt to reach the intended goal.
- The firm is quick in its responses and its advice is thorough.
- Proactivity, professionalism, and support.
- The team's timely and efficient service, with technical analysis sufficient for our requirements.
- They are more agile and have a lot of knowledge on the subject.
- Speed and follow-up on all issues. Monitoring of new brands entering the market.
Key clients
- Alpina Productos Alimenticios
- Corporación Favorita
- Freezetone Products
- Avon Products
- Diners Club International
- Abbott Laboratories
- Cole Haan
- Corporación Superior
- Quala
- The Scotch Whisky Association
- Travel Reservations (Despegar.com)
Work highlights
Represented The Scotch Whisky Association in opposing the trademark 'WHISKY BUCAREST' (plus label design) in Class 33, as it infringed the 'SCOTCH WHISKY' designation of origin.
Advised Enterprise Holdings on the preparatory proceedings for the suspension of a URL due to infringing use of a similar trade mark.
Represented Corporacion Favorita in filing for the recognition of the well-known status of its 'SUPERMAXI' trade mark.
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Practice head
Luis Marín Tobar