Chambers IP
Market-leading boutique IP firm with a wide coverage of the market, assisting clients with trade marks, patents and copyright matters. Strong bench of practitioners remains well equipped to handle a variety of contentious proceedings, including oppositions, infringement and nullity actions, as well as anti-counterfeiting. Enjoys an impressive client portfolio of domestic and multinational companies from a diverse array of industries such as technology, food and drink, and entertainment.

Legal 500 IP
Falconi Puig Abogados remains one of the most active names in Ecuador’s IP space, receiving instructions from clients in a wide range of sectors including retail, food and beverages, banking and pharmaceuticals. The firm is particularly active in the trade mark space, advising on the filing of and opposition to trade mark applications, cancellation proceedings, and cross-border work involving other members of the Andean Community. The firm also acts in more unusual cases, such as those involving design rights, piracy and geographical indications.

Legal 500 Corporate
Falconi Puig Abogados is particularly notable for its work with domestic entrepreneurs and start-ups, having developed a dedicated practice focusing on the structuring of new enterprises. Additionally, the firm has established a working group dedicated to the developing cannabis industry since its legalisation for medical use in 2019.

Legal 500 Tax
Falconi Puig Abogados launched its tax practice with the arrival of senior associate Jorge David Uribe, who heads the new department, from Andersen Tax & Legal in April 2020.

IP Stars
Falconi Puig is a well-established IP boutique that is recommended for contentious and non-contentious IP work. Carlos Alberto Arroyo Del Rio, Cecilia Falconi and Sasha Mandakovic are among the leaders in the firm. Falconi, who specialises in soft IP work, is the managing partner. Another notable soft IP practitioner is Jaime Mantilla. Mandakovic and Arroyo Del Rio work on both soft IP and patent instructions. David Jouve and Diego Villamar are junior practitioners to watch.

WTR1000
Always up to date on the latest domestic and regional market trends, Falconi Puig provides meaningful, joined-up guidance encompassing all aspects of intellectual property. Performing well in the WTR 1000, the firm has a trio of gold-tier professionals in Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Rio, Sasha Mandakovic and Cecilia Falconi.