Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. remains highly active in the Mexican IP market, supporting a clientele of household names in the pharmaceuticals, automotive and retail sectors, with particular praise for its deep understanding of the alcoholic beverage industry. The large practice group houses experts in patents, trade marks and copyrights, with an offering that encompasses the enforcement, prosecution and protection of IP rights. Strategic litigation is a further strength of the team, with leading authority Adolfo Athié specialising in administrative litigation and amparo proceedings to protect IP rights from counterfeiting, infringement and unfair competition. Athié also strategises on patent time loss compensation, recently achieving a Supreme Court precedent for Bayer Healthcare. Managing partner Eduardo Kleinberg leads matters alongside Santiago Zubikarai regarding IP enforcement and litigation in the entertainment sector, whilst Eduardo Castañeda has expert knowledge in entertainment law. Patent matters, covering prosecution, protection, infringement analysis and patent litigation, are led by Claudio Ulloa, with Mariana González jointly managing the caseload. Mariana Vargas and Juan Carlos Hernández are recognised for ‘providing innovative and practical solutions’ in their respective areas of expertise: Vargas in trade mark protection, and Hernández in distinctive signs and copyright.
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Testimonials
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‘Very up-to-date on intellectual property and the alcoholic beverages sector.'
‘Juan Carlos Hernández and Mariana Vargas are experts in IP and issues related to alcoholic beverages and high-quality business.'
‘Excellent practice with relevant and complete responses to our inquiries.’
‘Mariana Gonzalez Vargas is very knowledgeable about Mexican patent law and practice. She is also quick to respond to our questions and requests for assistance. We trust that she will put the right people on the projects we send to her.’
‘My experience with Basham's intellectual property team has been very positive. They are very dynamic, innovative in offering legal solutions to clients, and, most importantly, always available to address any needs. I also believe it's important to highlight their strong practicality and their dedication to their clients' business, which is very strategic for them.'
‘I have worked directly with Mariana Vargas and Juan Carlos Hernández. Both have extensive knowledge of intellectual property in Mexico and are known for providing innovative and practical solutions. I would also like to highlight their availability and ability to adapt to their clients' needs.'
Key clients
- Nissan Motor Co.
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Moleculight
- Comercializadora Eloro (Jumex)
- Disney
- Four Seasons
- Almave
- Bayer Healthcare
- Casa Lumbre
- Grupo Kuo: Dacomsa, Kuo Motor and Fritec. Four Seasons
- Wal-Mart de México
- PTC Therapeutics International Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bayer on a novel strategy to prompt the Supreme Court of Mexico to recognise extensions of patents due to unreasonable delays by the Patent Office, which had previously been prohibited by law.
Advised Disney in defending various company characters against bad faith applicants attempting to register them, including STITCH, MICKEY MOUSE and STAR WARS, among others.
Advised Almave with the global protection strategy for the trade mark ALMAVE, a non-alcoholic agave-based distilled beverage.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Eduardo Kleinberg; Adolfo Athié; Claudio Ulloa; Juan Carlos Hernández; Eduardo Castañeda; Mariana Vargas; Santiago Zubikarai; Mariana González
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Rangel Bang; Orlando Osio Sanchez