With a successful track record in contentious matters within the IP sector, Ferrere advises on oppositions, prosecutions of trade mark portfolios, and cancellation and nullity actions. Regulatory matters are another area of expertise, and the team represents clients in interactions with the IP office in Paraguay. The group excels in the drafting of licensing and franchise agreements, and is also experienced in the transfer of IP rights, particularly in the context of M&A. Its international focus is reflected in its extensive roster of multinational clients, spanning the TMT, agribusiness, finance, pharmaceutical, industrial and transportation sectors, that it advises on trade mark, patent, design and domain name registration. With a strong contentious practice, Néstor Loizaga leads the team. Practice co-head, senior associate and IP expert Montserrat Puente boasts ‘outstanding’ experience in trade mark portfolio management, including opposition and protection, as well as demonstrating expertise in niche matters, such as IP-generated royalties. At the senior associate level, Miguel Saguier plays a lead role in cancellation and nullity actions. Cynthia Sanabria specialises in trade mark filing and prosecution, defending trade mark and patent rights at the administrative level, while César Benitez is active in judicial proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Immediate response to our inquires. Handles with responsibility any matters we send.’
‘Montserrat Puente, my go-to person in this jurisdiction.’
‘Ferrere Abogados - IP stands out for its speed of service and providing complete information to clients.’
‘Outstanding Associate: Montserrat Puente.’
‘We have been working with Ferreer for quite a while now, and they are always super responsive. Their IP knowledge is vast so we are able to send them very diverse work in IP. Also they constantly come with proposals and initiatives that allow us to give our clients an exceptional service in Paraguay.’
‘Montserrat Puente is our key contact for matters in Paraguay with Ferrere. Her experience in IP is outstanding and her leadership is shown within her team.’
‘Ferrere has been our partner for several years and acts as our correspondent in some South American countries, both in trade marks and patents. We have complete confidence in their services.’
‘Montserrat Puente and Alberto Rivera are extremely attentive and competent. They offer quick responses and maintain a very calm and effective dialogue.’
Key clients
- UPL
- La Caoba
- Loveland Products
- Rigo Trading
- Limagrain
- Gutis
- Unicomer
- Nutrien
- Association A Todo Pulmón
- Rádio e Televisão Bandeirantes
Work highlights
Assisted Geneze Sementes (currently part of Limagrain) in the process of regaining the GENEZE trade marks from its former local distributor.
Represented Bodega Emiliana in the legal actions filed before the Administrative Court (opposition judicial appeal), which sought to obstacle the registration of the “EMILIANA” trade mark.
Represented La Papelera Del Plata (CMPC) in the opposition proceedings against the filed HIGENOL trade mark application, which imitated the HIGIENOL trade mark.
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.
Practice head
Néstor Loizaga; Montserrat Puente