Continental IP, S.C.

Continental IP, S.C. is a boutique specialising in the portfolio rescue and surveillance of IP assets within the complex Venezuelan regulatory environment. The firm is frequently sought out by global conglomerates to conduct comprehensive audits of neglected or mismanaged portfolios, excelling at clearing historical backlogs at the Venezuelan Trademark Office (SAPI). Beyond administrative prosecution, the practice maintains a sophisticated offensive strategy, utilising non-use cancellation actions and bad faith defences to protect international brands against local trademark squatting and infringement. Managing partner and founder Luis Manuel Ruiz Torres handles patent matters including complex biotech and pharma filings, along with advising on large-scale recovery strategies for clients in the oil and gas and agricultural sectors. He works alongside José Gutiérrez Rodríguez, who leverages over 25 years of experience to focus on enforcement and brand surveillance, specifically protecting globally renowned luxury and entertainment franchises through strategic oppositions and cease-and-desist mandates. Isabel Manrique Rojas specialises in navigating the trademark filing process for clients in the renewable energy, logistics and mass consumption industries. Additionally, associate Nathalie Llanes Fernández provides essential support in the daily management of filings and client reporting.