The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive 'go-to' resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise
Silver - Individuals
Highly specialised and well-rounded in IP matters, regionally influential service Cavelier is a go-to for trademark prosecution and strategic brand advice. It undertakes extensive work for top companies including Adidas, Red Bull and Cisco. The set has also recently defended the International Olympic Committee in opposition proceedings. Providing strong leadership to a well-built group of 31 associates, head of trademarks and copyright Eduardo Varela is “unsurpassed among trademark lawyers in Colombia and someone you can rely on for sound and clear advice on all aspects of trademark licensing, prosecution and enforcement”. Pivotal to the success of the practice, head of trademark and corporate litigation Edna Sarmiento receives high praise. “Edna is agile, prompt, responsive, efficient, commercial and practical. She takes the time to learn about her patrons’ businesses and keeps clients up to date on the progress of each matter, all of which makes her highly effective at resolving complex cases and extremely easy to work with.” Another name to note is senior partner Jorge Chávarro, a multi-talented commercial and IP lawyer with valuable international expertise.