Ferrere’s specialised practice encompasses the full range of IP services, including patents, copyright and trade marks. The team’s full-service offering ranges from filing to litigation, and the firm is regularly called upon to handle high-profile IP disputes. It has a dedicated privacy practice, advising on data protection and cybersecurity matters. It specialises in a wide range of sectors, from the pharmaceuticals and food and beverage to the media and entertainment industries, and the team is particularly prominent in the advertising and media planning market in Uruguay. IP expert Agustín Mayer leads the team, advising on the gamut of IP matters, with a particular focus on patents; he is experienced in pharmaceutical product patents and pharmaceutical regulation. Martín Pesce has an established data privacy and new technologies practice and is regularly sought out by technology companies to advise on privacy matters. Experienced litigator Alejandro Alterwain plays a key role in IP disputes, especially in matters with competition components, and co-heads the filing department alongside associate María Eugenia Contreras. Senior associate Stella Weng retired from the firm in December 2023.
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‘The Ferrere firm closely monitors our needs and maintains an up-to-date update on all the latest developments in IP and corporate law.’
‘Ferrere is certainly the best IP firm in Uruguay. Composed of a very solid, agile and highly experienced team.’
‘María Eugenia Contreras and Alejandro Alterwain are just some of the exceptional lawyers who are part of this firm. They have a lot of experience and solidity in the matters they are consulted on.’
‘The relationship with the people of Ferrero is friendly. As notable people I can highlight Maria Eugenia Contreras.’
‘It is the firm that best adapts to the business realities of clients.’
‘Martin Pesce has an excellent relationship, a lot of technical knowledge and is a great advisor when making decisions. He also has the ability to deliver results at all levels, both operational and senior management issues.’
‘Martin Pesce is a present partner and always available to the client. He has good knowledge of Uruguayan laws and constantly involves and seeks to be close to the client.'
Key clients
- Bayer
- META Platform
- Chery Automobile
- CMPC- Softys
- Continental
- Directv
- H&M
- Haribo
- NBA
- Starwoods
Work highlights
- Assising Haribo in the registration and defense of its sound trade mark.
- Advising Cimarrón on the production of several series for Amazon and other platforms.
- Assisting PETRIND (whose trade name is Escuela de Enfermería) in a suit brought against it by CRUZ ROJA DEL URUGUAY (Uruguayan Red Cross).
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Leading partners
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Next generation partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Eugenia Contreras
Practice head
Agustín Mayer