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.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Morena Zavaleta is an excellent lawyer, and together with her team, she provides quality and highly effective service. We don't work with anyone else in this country.'

  • ‘Morena Zavaleta is an excellent lawyer and, as a partner, she leads her team impeccably.'

  • ‘Expertise throughout Central America, and an ability to handle complex cases.'

  • ‘Direct contact with senior associates and partners for case management, immediate response to all matters.'

Key clients

  • Crowley Maritime Corporation
  • Holcim
  • Philip Morris Brands
  • Inditex
  • Dos Pinos
  • Sanofi
  • Staedler

Work highlights

Advised China IP Law Office on an appeal in relation to the Director of the Trademarks office revoked the rejection based on our arguments.
Advising Novomarcas on the registration of the domain names in El Salvador.
Advised an individual in a copyright conflict regarding her acrylic works titled 'NUDOS'.

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Practice head

Morena Zavaleta