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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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • 'Karina Calderón and Óscar Herrera are remarkable lawyers who are always there when clients need legal advice in Guatemala. Their responses are not only fast but they also put themselves in the client's shoes in order to see the big picture and the most convenient path forward.'
  • 'Good advice, process control, updates, and timely case follow-up.'

Key clients

  • MCM Holding
  • Remesas y Traslados
  • His Majesty The King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister for International Trade (Educanada)
  • Pricesmart
  • Chart Inc
  • El Gran Sartén
  • PayPal
  • El Gran Jaguar
  • Corporación de Bebidas de Guatemala
  • Bowpi
  • Joe Boxer Corporation
  • Parrilladas

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Óscar Herrera

Practice head

Karina Calderón