Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez maintains a broad IP practice that extends beyond trademark, patent and copyright protection into areas such as advertising, marketing, regulatory compliance, franchising and data privacy. The team continues to support innovation through its collaboration with Wave Tech Hub, offering IP guidance to tech startups. Managing partner Ricardo Alberto Antequera advises across the full range of IP matters, including litigation and IP-related aspects of commercial transactions. Of counsel Ricardo Enrique Antequera handles cross-border mandates and patent strategy, while also serving on INTA’s Trademark Reporter Committee. Manuel Antonio Rodríguez focuses on anti-counterfeiting programmes, and María Rusé Ruggiero leads the trademark prosecution unit. Mariana Montiel regularly advises European clients. Dinora García departed the firm in March 2024.

Bolet & Terrero, Venezuela’s oldest dedicated IP firm, continues to be a key player in trademark prosecution, drawing on over a century of experience. It regularly acts for international clients looking to protect their trademarks in Venezuela and the wider Latin American region. The firm also offers expertise in patent and copyright matters, and has a notable practice in media and entertainment, advertising, and regulatory law. Practice head Manuel Polanco is noted for patent prosecution and high-profile enforcement work. Rafael Ortín and Luis Henríquez advise on the IP aspects of corporate transactions, while senior associate Annette Angulo and associate Guillermo López are key figures in trademark and anti-counterfeiting matters.

Hoet & Partners remains a leading name in the Venezuelan IP market, with a comprehensive practice covering trademarks, patents, copyright, domain names, anti-piracy, and IP litigation. The firm is active across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, media, and entertainment, and continues to support start-ups. Patricia Hoet Limbourg, based in the US, is widely recognised for her expertise and contributions to the IP field across Latin America. Alicia Molero Morán handles administrative proceedings, while Joaquín Núñez leads on litigation, particularly in trademark and patent defence. Hugo Bazzani Aronne and associate Unai Berecibar are also key names in the trademark and contentious departments. Associate Alessandra Bruttini left the firm in September 2024.

Baker McKenzie advises clients from a broad range of industries on brand management and enforcement, IP disputes, and wider strategic IP issues for improved supply chain operations. The team is led by senior associate Laura Rada, who handles the registration, management, and prosecution of trademarks, invention patents, utility models, and industrial designs. Juan Pablo Concha supports the team from Colombia, focusing on IP enforcement through administrative, civil, or criminal litigation, as well as covering unfair competition matters. Senior associate Indira García left the firm in July 2024.

TEHAR, the IP affiliate of Travieso Evans Arria Rengel & Paz, assists domestic and international clients with regard to the protection of trademark rights, copyright issues, and the safeguarding of confidential information. Its client base covers the consumer products and manufacturing sectors, among others. The practice is led by specialist IP lawyer Karen Incera De Bilbao, who manages licences and renewals, alongside trademarks. Associate Abril Capra is a key member of the team.

Continental IP, S.C. covers the entire scope of IP services, including trademark and patent registration, copyright issues, licensing and transfer of technology agreements, and intellectual property litigation. Founder Luis Manuel Ruiz Torres handles large portfolios of trademarks and patents, while José Gutiérrez Rodríguez, who joined the firm in 2024 from De Sola, Pate & Brown, frequently handles the registration and defence of trademarks and licences. Isabel Manrique Rojas focuses on advising growing businesses wanting to strengthen their IP assets. The team is supported by associate Nathalie Llanes Fernández.

Mendoza, Palacios, Acedo, Borjas, Paez Pumar & Cia. is home to an experienced team of IP lawyers, focused on IP litigation and due diligence in the context of M&A transactions. The team is led by Francisco Alemán Planchart, who heads the IP section of the practice focused on M&A due diligence cases. Esteban Palacios Lozada is well versed in IP litigation and procedures, while Luisa Lepervanche has expertise in consumer protection issues and price regulations.

Tinoco, Travieso, Planchart & Núñez specialises in pharmaceutical patents, as well as advising clients on infringement actions to prevent the abuse of IP rights. A large number of the team's cases also involve trademark registration and protection, alongside strengthening IP ownership structures. The team has been led by Nelly Herrera Bond for the past year, drawing on her strong practice in the administrative and constitutional law field in Venezuela. She is supported by associates Olga Represas de Ginnari and Gabriela D’ Argento Godoy.