ALTA - Honduras’s IP practice focuses on trademark and patent registrations and enforcement, as well as copyright and digital rights management. Often, the team is engaged in administrative proceedings before the Trademark and Copyright Offices. The team is jointly led by managing partner Óscar Melara and associate Daniel Matute. Melara brings broad expertise across the full spectrum of intellectual property matters, while Matute is experienced in opposition proceedings, brand portfolio work and trademark registrations. The team is active across the pharmaceutical, education and automotive sectors.
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- The level and speed of response to inquiries, follow-ups, quotes, among others, from partner Oscar Melara and associate Daniel Matute make the difference.
- The difference with other firms and our preference for working with Alta have been maintained for years, given their specialization in intellectual property matters, professionalism and ability to complete the assigned task.
- Personalized attention and quick response. The staff are ready to answer questions and provide solutions without going through a complicated internal process.
- Follow-up, attention to detail, and a constant focus on communication with the client to resolve urgent issues quickly.
- They are extremely kind and diligent. They send reminders about pending processes and indicate their status without requiring any further action. The speed at which they work is unmatched, without sacrificing product quality.
- The team is extremely diligent. It compares favorably with the teams at other law firms.
Key clients
- Fundaempresa
- Luminova Pharma Group
- Navega, S.A. de C.V.
- Retail Brands Americas, Inc
- Continental Motores, S.A.
- Uno Honduras, S.A. de C.V.
- Vana, S.A. de C.V.
- Paggo Technologies, S.A.
- Nauffar Germany Doors and Windows
- Pagadito, S.A.
- Corporación Dinant
- Corporación Pharmalat
Work highlights
Successfully represented Continental Motores, S.A., Volkswagen's official Honduran distributor, in a multi-stage trademark dispute over the trade name CONTINENTAL MOTORES.
Represented Millicom — Tigo Honduras and its affiliate Navega in proceedings before the Copyright and Related Rights Registry of the IP Institute regarding CATV transmission contracts.
Advising Corporación Pharmalat on the comprehensive management of its brand portfolio.
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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.
Practice head
Oscar Melara; Daniel Matute