Well known in the IP sector, the life science group at Olivares is highly regarded for its expertise in patent term adjustments and patent linkage, and is equally adept at advising pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on strategic regulatory planning, agency interaction and policy development. The group also handles sanitary and marketing authorisations, provides broader regulatory advice, and represents clients in disputes arising from administrative proceedings. The practice is led by Alejandro Luna, who is well versed in IP and administrative litigation, along with healthcare regulatory mandates. Additional key contacts include Gustavo Alcocer, who advises on transactional mandates in the life sciences segment; Armando Arenas, who co-chairs the firm’s litigation group; and Rommy Morales, who specialises in patent prosecution and IP litigation. At associate level, the names to note are Ingrid Ortiz, Luz Elena Elías, Karla Olvera and Mauricio Sámano, all of whom focus on IP and administrative litigation.
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- They are recognized specialists in their respective fields, and you know you are engaging with practitioners who not only have a deep understanding of the law, but are also actively shaping policy.
- Their collective experience makes this group stand out.
- Their daily updates and participation in meetings keep them extremely well informed, which impacts the actions offered to clients and, therefore, the benefits to them.
- Without a doubt, they remain leaders in the Life Science field. They have innovative initiatives aimed at helping foreign companies protect their intangible assets in the increasingly challenging national market. They always strive to stay at the forefront, studying each topic individually as if it were something entirely new.
Key clients
- Pizza Pizza Limited
- Rollins
- Ebodyguard Org
- AEO US
- AEM
- Dakota Stone / Kasota Stone
- Eventos Especiales Mundomex
- Kisafix
- Astellas Pharma
- Lifenet Health
- Forbes Media
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ingrid Ortiz
Practice head
Alejandro Luna
Other key lawyers
Gustavo Alcocer; Armando Arenas; Rommy Morales; Ingrid Ortiz; Luz Elena Elías; Karla Olvera; Mauricio Sámano
