Led by an eight-strong team, BKM | Berkemeyer provides end-to-end intellectual property support, from securing trademarks, patents, designs, domain names, and copyrights to advising on life sciences and agricultural regulations, as well as licensing, franchising, and complex tech and biotech transactions. Co-head and managing partner Hugo T. Berkemeyer counsels leading domestic and international clients on trademark and patent protection, anti-counterfeiting strategies, brand enforcement, administrative and judicial proceedings, and complex IP-driven commercial matters. Co-head Marta Berkemeyer brings extensive experience in patents, infringement, and counterfeiting and advises on branding and advertising campaigns. Co-head Alexander Berkemeyer manages global portfolios and advises across the full spectrum of IP matters, from clearance to litigation. Co-head Antonio Villa Berkemeyer plays a key role in trademark clearance, filings, renewals, and monitoring. Co-head Barbara Dollstadt focuses on brand protection and enforcement, including policing programmes, anti-counterfeiting strategies, administrative actions, and litigation. Co-head Jaqueline Querciola specialises in trademarks, while co-head Lilian Lopez advises on patents, copyright, and industrial designs. Co-head Valeria Carron is noted for her work on cross-border matters. Jazmin Hamuy and Viviana Rolon are key contacts.
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Testimonials
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- This practice is distinguished by the combination of deep technical expertise and highly personalized client service. I think potential clients would wish to know about the team and their ability to provide practical advice rather than purely legal opinions. Your firm delivers highly specialized advice.
- The individuals I work with stand out for their combination of deep technical expertise and responsiveness. They have the ability to provide practical advice. Viviana Rolon, Silvia Benitez, and Jazmin Hamuy demonstrate profound knowledge of the IP matter.
- BKM's firm is very dynamic and efficient. You have direct contact with the lawyer who will resolve your specific issue. They are very careful to protect their clients, both domestically and internationally.
- They are very up-to-date in monitoring and protecting our trademarks. With BKM, we feel fully protected. They are proactive.
- The speed and efficiency of the response, as well as the professional ability to suggest alternative courses of action.
- Berkemeyer has a well-established intellectual property practice distinguished by its strong technical expertise and deep understanding of both local and regional IP frameworks. The team is particularly effective in handling complex matters, offering practical and business-oriented solutions that are highly valued by clients. From a client perspective, their key strengths include responsiveness, consistency in service quality, and the ability to manage matters efficiently across different jurisdictions. Their lawyers demonstrate a strong grasp of commercial realities, which allows them to provide advice that goes beyond purely legal analysis. Compared to other firms, Berkemeyer stands out for its balance between technical sophistication and a pragmatic, client-focused approach.
Key clients
- The Coca Cola Company
- BMW Group
- Apple Inc.
- S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
- NBC Universal Media, LLC
- PUMA AG
- Qualcomm Incorporated
- HONDA Motor Co. LTD.
- DELIVERY HERO SE
- WARNER BROS DISCOVERY
- Rolex
- The Walt Disney Company
Work highlights
Assisted the Coca-Cola Company, a US-based multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the leading and the world’s most recognisable soft drinks that operates a vast global portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages.
Assisted BMW, a global leader in the automotive sector. The firm advises on the protection, enforcement, and strategic management of BMW’s intellectual property rights, including trademarks and related brand assets, ensuring consistent protection aligned with the company’s global standards.
Assisted PUMA AG in Paraguay. The work covers all aspects of IP protection and enforcement, including trademark clearance searches, filing and prosecution of trademark applications, renewals, trademark watching services, and the defence of the client’s rights in opposition and administrative proceedings.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jaqueline Querciola
Jazmin Hamuy
Viviana Rolon
Practice head
Hugo T Berkemeyer; Marta Berkemeyer; Alexander Berkemeyer; Antonio Villa Berkemeyer; Barbara Dollstadt; Jaqueline Querciola; Lilian López; Valeria Carrón
Other key lawyers
Jazmin Hamuy