Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez continues to extend its IP practice into areas including advertising, marketing, regulatory and franchise law, as well as data privacy, in addition to its traditional strengths in the management and protection of clients’ trade mark, patent and copyright portfolios. The firm also provides IP support to The Wave Tech Hub, which is designed to foster the growth of startups within the tech sector. Managing partner Ricardo Alberto Antequera is active in all aspects of IP law, including litigation and the IP aspects of transactions, while also acting as the IP ambassador for Venezuela to the ICC. Of counsel Ricardo Enrique Antequera‘s practice includes advising on freedom-to-operate investigations, patent applications and technology transfers. He coordinates the firm’s cross-border work and serves on the Trademark Reporter Committee of the International Trademark Association. Founding partner Manuel Antonio Rodríguez focuses on the implementation of anti-counterfeiting and prevention programmes against all forms of IP rights infringements, while María Rusé Ruggiero oversees the trade mark prosecution team and Mariana Montiel specialises in advising European clients.

Pioneering IP firm Bolet & Terrero has a wealth of experience in filing and prosecuting trade mark applications, acting both for international clients wishing to do business in Venezuela and as a hub for firms looking to protect their trade mark rights in the Latin American region. The team also stands out for its expertise in patent and copyright law, and its strong media and entertainment, advertising and regulatory practice. In addition, the firm has a thriving infringement and anti-counterfeiting practice, led by associate Guillermo López. Rafael Ortín and Luis Henríquez focus on the IP aspects of corporate transactions, while practice head Manuel Polanco is well versed in patent filing and prosecution, as well as handling high-profile enforcement actions for major global clients, and senior associate Annette Angulo is skilled in the full range of trade mark, patent, copyright and non-traditional IP matters.

Dedicated IP firm Hoet & Partners covers the full spectrum of IP and related matters, ranging from trade marks, patents, copyright and domain names to anti-piracy and infringements, IP litigation and data protection. The team has particular strong suits in the life sciences and healthcare, media, sports and entertainment sectors, and also boasts a practice focused on assisting start-ups. US-based Patricia Hoet Limbourg is highly regarded for her IP expertise, and has served as an expert witness in trade mark cases across Latin America and holds a membership at the Bulletins Committee of the International Trademark Association. Alicia Molero Morán is particularly active in administrative proceedings, and Joaquín Núñez Landáez leads the litigation department, focusing on the defence of trade marks, patents, copyright, personal data, trade secrets and new technologies rights. Associates Alessandra Bruttini and Unai Berecibar assist both the trade marks department and the administrative contentious department. Hugo Bazzani Aronne is another key figure in the team.

Baker & McKenzie, S.C.‘s intellectual property team is led by associate Laura Rada, who has a strong record of advising major international clients on the management of their trade marks, patents and copyright. The team acts for an impressive roster of global clients from the pharmaceuticals, hospitality, food and beverages, and consumer goods sectors, providing support in matters ranging from trade mark and patent registrations (including abroad) to licensing agreements, technology transfers, and anti-counterfeiting and enforcement actions. Associate Indira García focus on trade mark and patent prosecution before the Venezuelan Patent and Trade mark Office.

IP boutique TEHAR, an affiliate of Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz, is experienced in tackling intellectual property matters for a host of well-known domestic and international companies, covering sectors such as consumer products, tobacco and manufacturing. The team advises on the management of trade mark portfolios in Venezuela, covering everything from registration to enforcement, and also assists with licensing strategies and filing trade marks abroad. Karen Incera De Bilbao leads the team and is well versed in matters involving trade marks, patents, copyright and technology transfers.

Specialist boutique Continental IP, S.C. not only advises on trade mark and patent registrations, but also copyright, licensing agreements, technology transfers and IP litigation, acting for both domestic and international clients. Experienced IP practitioner Luis Manuel Ruiz Torres leads the team alongside Isabel Manrique Rojas, who joined the firm from Moreau, González & Asociados in November 2023, bringing expertise in IP matters in Latin America, the US and Europe. Associate Nathalie Llanes Fernandez provides key support.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. assists both national and international clients with a variety of IP issues, including the registration of trade marks, IP litigation and due diligence on the IP aspects of M&A transactions. Esteban Palacios leads the team alongside Luisa Lepervanche, who has additional expertise in consumer protection and price regulation issues, while Francisco Alemán Planchart adds experience in IP due diligence processes.

Led by the experienced Jacqueline Moreau Aymard, whose areas of expertise span trade marks, copyright, patents, industrial designs and domain names, the team at Moreau, González & Asociados is well versed in IP matters from trade mark registrations to anti-counterfeiting and infringement actions. Its clients include companies from the food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, banking and media sectors. Associate Yismar García Barreto is also a key contact.