Legalsa's 'remarkable' lawyers handle a range of IP matters, from the registration and management of trademark, patent and copyright portfolios to IP litigation and the IP aspects of licensing, technology transfer and other commercial agreements. The team advises prominent regional and international companies from across the energy, technology, retail, and food and beverage sectors, among others, on the protection of their IP assets in Guatemala and Central America, and also has specialist offerings focused on providing IP advice to start-ups and online merchants, and assisting artists with copyright issues. Karina Calderón, whose strong practice covers portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting and unfair competition litigation, and technology and e-commerce matters, leads the practice. Associate Óscar Herrera, who is based part time in Madrid, heads the trademark oppositions department and has notable expertise in data protection.
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Óscar Herrera
Practice head
Karina Calderón