BKM | Berkemeyer stands out as one of the leading IP firms in Paraguay, representing global giants such as Amazon, Google, Walt Disney, Novartis and Coca-Cola. The practice excels in IP registration, litigation and enforcement, integrating legal tech and AI for cost-effective solutions. Hugo T. Berkemeyer provides exceptional legal counsel on the full range of IP matters. Marta Berkemeyer advises on IP protection, trade mark enforcement, patents and counterfeiting, while guiding brand launches and advertising campaigns. Barbara Dollstadt, head of IP litigation, has a strong track record securing trade mark rights for major brands. Jacqueline Querciola, head of the Patents Unit, represents clients ranging from sole inventors to Fortune 500 companies. Alexander Berkemeyer, leader of the trade mark team, advises on trade marks, copyrights and trade secrets, managing IP portfolios for Amazon and Inditex. Antonio Villa Berkemeyer is another key contact for trade mark work. The team also includes associates Lilian Lopez and Valeria Carron.

Ferrere’s intellectual property and regulatory affairs department is recognised for its outstanding expertise in advising both local and international clients on a wide array of IP and regulatory matters. The team handles trade mark, patent, design and domain name registry, as well as opposition work, litigation and IP rights transfers. It drafts licensing and franchise agreements, offers strategic IP planning and assists with M&A transactions and due diligence. Led by Néstor Loizaga and Montserrat Puente, the department excels in sectors such as telecoms, pharma, agribusiness, and tech, with a deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks. Loizaga specialises in high-stakes dispute resolution and complex IP matters, while Puente is known for managing prestigious trade mark portfolios. Associates Cynthia Sanabria and Larisa Cabanellas also play vital roles; Sanabria is an expert in IP portfolios, patent and trade mark prosecution, and administrative defence, while Cabanellas advises on IP, copyright, and trade mark registration.

Mersán Abogados is renowned for its strong client relationships, with a growing roster that includes British American Tobacco, Itaú Unibanco S.A. and Microsoft. The practice offers a comprehensive range of IP services, including advertising law, digital law and regulatory compliance. Co-leader Hugo Mersán, a senior partner, is a leading IP expert with vast experience in litigation, anti-piracy and biotech matters, having previously advised the UN on Paraguayan IP law reform. Fellow co-leader Lorena Mersán specialises in IP, conflict resolution and corporate law. The team also includes associate and co-leader Liliana Rosanne Nolan, who focuses on patents, plant breeders’ rights and agro-business issues, reinforcing the firm’s expertise across diverse sectors.

The intellectual property practice at Vouga Abogados has notable experience, particularly in patents for the pharma and agro-industrial sectors. Leveraging the firm’s regulatory affairs, data protection and IT law capabilities, the team provides advice on high-stakes litigation and strategic portfolio management. The group is co-led by Siegfried Vouga, a key contact for IP matters who has been instrumental in securing plant variety protections, managing complex litigation, and advising major pharma and agro-industrial companies. Fellow co-leader Laura Lezcano,  a senior associate, specialises in IP and regulatory law, advising global clients and defending high-profile corporations. Manuel Acevedo brings expertise in corporate, IP and regulatory law, guiding clients on contracts, data protection and IP prosecution. The team is further strengthened by associates Grecia Florentin, who specialises in IP administration, regulatory compliance and patent management, and Stephanie Medina, who focuses on trade marks, patents and pharma regulatory matters.

The well-established intellectual property practice at Abente Stewart provides strategic advisory services and has recently further strengthened its trade marks department. The practice boasts an impressive client roster, including Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo and Chevron Global Downstream. The team is co-led by Victor Abente Stewart, a seasoned expert who advises local and international clients on IP contracts, regulatory matters and litigation. Cecilia Abente Stewart, also co-leading the practice, is a specialist in industrial property, advertising, data protection and tech law issues. Associate Patricia Brun Moreno advises clients on infringement, unfair competition and administrative disputes. Moreno also co-leads alongside the others.

Cervieri Monsuárez is a full-service firm specialising in intellectual property rights and brand protection. With offices across Latin America and the Caribbean, the practice excels in trade mark and patent filings, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting and data protection matters, representing household brands such as Chanel, Puma and Nike. Lorena Sosa brings extensive IP expertise, while Andrea Casales is another key figure in the team. Carlos Pavón plays a crucial role in IP litigation, with Giovanna Milessi and Lilian Marecos focusing on anti-counterfeiting and IP prosecution, respectively. Martha Arregui’s expertise is also noteworthy.

Olmedo Abogados‘ IP department specialises in trade mark filings, patent registrations and strategic legal counsel for intellectual property matters. Its expertise spans trade mark protection, patent filings – particularly in the pharma sector – and IP strategy development. Co-leader José Ignacio Olmedo is a highly experienced lawyer with a practice spanning corporate law, competition, arbitration and foreign investments. He has a strong track record in high-stakes disputes and cross-border transactions, advising multinational corporations and investors. Co-leader Sebastián Olmedo, head of the credit recovery department, acts for top banks, financial institutions and corporations. Also co-leading is associate Adriana Quiñonez, who specialises in patents, industrial designs and copyrights, advising on confidentiality contracts, trade secrets, franchises and licensing agreements.

Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja’s intellectual property department provides expert legal support on trade marks, patents, utility models and licensing matters. Led by renowned practitioners Elba Britez de Ortiz, Juan Ortiz Britez and Nadine Peroni, the team advises both local and international businesses on protecting their intellectual assets. In the past year, the department has managed UENO BANK’s trade mark portfolio, overseen Eurofarma’s IP matters and secured key litigation wins for AmBev and Toy Cantando SAS. It has also successfully obtained patent registrations, further solidifying its expertise. Britez de Ortiz has extensive experience and has recently led major trade mark opposition cases. Ortiz Britez has spearheaded anti-counterfeiting efforts involving Starbucks’ trade marks. Peroni has been instrumental in patent grants.