With a broad IP offering that includes patent prosecution, trade mark registration, IP litigation and enforcement, Goodrich, Riquelme y Asociados is a strong choice for domestic and international companies across various industries. The group has comprehensive contentious expertise covering patent-related amparo suits, trade mark cancellation actions and infringement cases. Behind the practice are senior partners Enrique Díaz, a leading IP specialist across the full spectrum of matters, and Guillermo Sosa, who handles the range of administrative proceedings and appeals in trade mark, patent and copyright disputes, as well as regulatory issues. On the junior partner level, Julio Cesar Prieto is well-versed in trade mark mandates, from filing and prosecution to protection and enforcement, whilst Juan Carlos Suarez specialises in all kinds of patents, including mechanical, electronic and design patents. Supporting matters is a deep bench of associates, including senior attorney Stephany Ibarra and more junior figure Maria Rosa Diaz, who are active in contentious IP disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘It's a team of excellent attorneys and paralegals. They always respond quickly, and their communications are very clear.'
‘They are highly skilled lawyers and are always on top of matters. Enrique Diaz and Guillermo Sosa are the partners we work with, and they provide us with excellent services in the areas of trade marks and patents.'
‘The team's strength is undoubtedly its speed of service.'
Key clients
- Tao Licensing
- Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) and Institut National de l’Origine et de la qualité (INAO)
- Maruchan
- Scott Miguel Munguia Olvera
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships
- Align Technology
- Cisco Technology
- Amazon Technologies
- Lululemon Athletica Canada
- Auteco Mobility
- Openai Oplco
- Aqua Beauty
- Haifa Mexico
- ITW Poly Mex
Work highlights
Advised Openai Opco on the enforcement of its famous trade mark "CHAT GPT," successfully filing and prosecuting over 20 oppositions and issuing multiple cease and desist letters against confusingly similar trade marks.
Advised Maruchan and successfully secured the registration of the trade mark "INSTANT LUNCH" in International Class 29 under the rarely applied in Mexico secondary meaning doctrine and overcame an office action from the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office (MPTO) asserting descriptiveness by presenting compelling evidence of acquired distinctiveness, leading to the recognition of the term as strongly associated with Maruchan’s products.
Defended the validity of MX Patent 316907 for YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. in a high-stakes revocation action by Synthon México, overcoming multiple appeals and legal challenges to secure confirmation from Mexico’s federal courts that the patent meets all legal requirements and remains in force until 2030.
Practice head
Enrique Diaz; Guillermo Sosa; Julio Cesar Prieto; Juan Carlos Suarez
Other key lawyers
Stephany Ibarra; Natalia Merino; Maria Rosa Diaz