A ‘reference for IP law in Guatemala’, Mayora IP – the sister firm of Mayora & Mayora, S.C. – houses a comprehensive practice which covers the full scope of trademark, patent, copyright and industrial design matters, and continues to branch out into the field of new technologies, trade secrets and technology transfers. IP litigation is a core pillar of the practice, but it is also well equipped to advise on regional and international IP portfolio management, working alongside its offices in El Salvador and Honduras, and provides a domain name and brand protection service through its Mayora Domains division. The ’standout’ Santiago Mayora, who has a wealth of expertise in infringement and anti-counterfeiting litigation, jointly heads the practice with the highly experienced Eduardo Mayora. Senior associate Hugo Rivas, a patent specialist, and associate Laura Barrios, who focuses on regional trademark portfolio management, are also noted.
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‘The team is very diverse and well versed in international matters. It's a team I can trust and I feel reassured that my matters are in good hands.’
‘Santiago Mayora is one of the finest human beings and thorough in his field. He's well connected internationally and that helps greatly for the kind of legal matters that we generally bring to him.’
‘Mayora & Mayora is our reference for IP law in Guatemala.’
‘Santiago Mayora is a standout with great knowledge in IP matters.’
'In my opinion, Santiago Mayora and his colleague Hugo Rivas have a great ability to contextualise IP issues in any industry and relate to management or executives at any level. The team has a very interesting strength in valuation issues and solid ideas for business scenarios to help clients to market themselves differently. Santiago has a more regional/global strategic vision, and Hugo is more grounded in numbers and processes, with knowledge of the smallest details.'
'The firm is very focused on innovation and strategic relationships. The team stand out for their work ethic and personal integrity.'
Key clients
- Almacén El Bisonte
- Jacobacci & Partners
- Cabinet Bouchara Avocats
- Domitica, Sociedad Anónima
- Cargill
- McDonald's Corporation
- Amazon
- DoorDash
- Oster
- Frycia
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Hugo Rivas
Practice head
Santiago Mayora; Eduardo Mayora