Arias

Arias utilises a strong network throughout the Central American region, demonstrating ‘expertise throughout Central America, and an ability to handle complex cases.’ Assisting large global brands with their IP portfolios, such as Philip Morris Brands, the group is heavily engaged in trade mark registrations, as well as advising on trade names and slogans. Advice also extends to individuals, who practitioners are able to assist with a copyright conflicts. The team is led by Morena Zavaleta, an experienced IP lawyer who also holds the post as the firm’s regional director of IP and life sciences. Noted for ’direct contact with senior associates’, the group also includes senior counsel Marcela Canjura, who specialises in clearance searches, trade mark registration and enforcement, and brand maintenance.