Guyer & Regules
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Headed up by Javier Berdaguer, the intellectual property practice at Guyer & Regules is well-versed in litigation, prosecution and registration of IP rights, as well as entertainment law, privacy and data protection, software, media and digital content, e-commerce, trademarks, and trade secrets, among other areas. Berdaguer has extensive experience in IP matters in Uruguay, where he has advised on complex disputes and transactions for high-profile clients, and additionally is a specialist in copyright and right of publicity law. Frangina Miñoz is knowledgeable on M&A transactions and the acquisition and sale of tech and IP-rich companies, while also advising local and international clients on trademarks, patents, copyrights, software, image rights, advertising, and data protection matters. Agustina Favaro is knowledgeable on software and audiovisual contracts, domain name matters, and IP aspects of M&A transactions, guiding clients in the creative and tech sectors.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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- I would like to highlight partner Javier Berdaguer for his solid experience, the in-depth study he conducts on each topic, his availability to attend to our requests, and the clarity of his answers.
- They respond very quickly and handle things personally.
- Javier Berdaguer is an exceptional person, always available to help with quick and solid answers.
- Javier Berdaguer is a highly skilled professional with a business-oriented mindset. His knowledge of other areas of law brings a valuable perspective, making his insights always welcome.
- The IP team at Guyer & Regules combines Javier Berdaguer's top-tier technical and practical expertise with a generalist, multidisciplinary approach that only a full-service firm like Guyer can provide. It gives me great peace of mind knowing that my questions regarding IP matters are also analyzed from the perspectives of civil, commercial, and corporate law; I know there will be no blind spots. This is something rarely found among boutique IP firms in the Uruguayan market.
- Javier Berdaguer gives me peace of mind knowing that his intellectual property advice will be comprehensive and not left to chance. I know he's advising me with a holistic view of the implications of his recommendations (civil, commercial, corporate law, etc.). This sets the team apart and gives them a competitive edge over boutique intellectual property firms in the area. Javier Berdaguer possesses a level of technical expertise and mastery of the subject matter that is hard to find elsewhere. I also want to highlight his level of involvement in the process: I'm confident he won't delegate matters without closely monitoring them, and this gives me confidence in the quality of the final advice.
Key clients
- Autolider – Mercedes Benz
- Monte Cudine
- Colony – Granja Pocha
- Froneri - Crufi
- Telefonica
- Copac – Lucas Sugo
- Fifa 2030
- Fundación de Cultura Universitaria
- Baluma (Enjoy Hotel)
- Vestas Software - Artificial Intelligence
- Plan Vale
Work highlights
Advised Autolider, a leading company in the Uruguayan automotive sector and former exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country.
Advised Luis G Bonomi & Cía S.A. (“Monte Cudine”), a distinguished family-owned Uruguayan company with over 140 years of heritage in the national spices market.
Advised French international dairy company Lactalis in its acquisition of Uruguayan-based Granja Pocha S.A.
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
Javier Berdaguer
Other key lawyers
Frangina Miñoz; Agustina Favaro