Estudio Colmenares & Asociados
Some of our oldest brands, many of which still retain our protection.
Values and Code of Ethics
Our more than 120-year history has been built on a foundation of strong ethical principles that guide every aspect of our practice.
We are committed to defending Intellectual Property with integrity, professionalism, and transparency, ensuring our clients receive a service that meets the highest international standards.
Integrity
We act with honesty and ethics in all our relationships—both internal and with our clients—ensuring impeccable conduct and fair, responsible protection of intellectual property rights.
Excellence
We strive to provide innovative, high-quality legal solutions, driven by our experience and deep expertise in the industries we advise.
Confidenciality
Our clients’ trust is paramount. We maintain strict security and confidentiality protocols to protect sensitive information, ensuring every case is handled with the discretion it deserves.
Social Responsability
We are committed to respecting human rights and sustainability, promoting legal practices that foster ethical and responsible development within the creative and technological industries.
Commitment to Justice
We firmly believe in defending Intellectual Property rights as a driving force for innovation and progress, contributing to a fairer and more equitable legal environment at the global level.
Our Services
We offer all services related to Intellectual Property
Trademarks
Search and registrability examination. Online “fast track” applications. Monitoring until the registration is granted.
We offer search and registration services in all Latin American countries, with daily monitoring during the registration period.
Patents, Designs, and Utility Models
Search, registrability assessment, drafting, and filing for patents, designs, and utility models, ensuring optimal protection for inventions.
We have engineers, biologists, and chemists to handle expert proceedings. We also provide patent maintenance services.
Legal Actions
Defense proceedings against official refusals, oppositions, Andean oppositions, cancellations for non-use, oppositions based on bad faith or trademark notoriety, and infringement actions before customs or in the local market, as well as judicial proceedings.
Copyright
We offer advisory, search, and registration services for copyright, as well as legal actions involving such rights in cases concerning trademarks, designs, or patents.
Domain Names
We provide registration and renewal services for local domain names, as well as monitoring related to their protection.
Personal Data Protection
We protect companies’ personal data through legal and technical strategies that ensure security and regulatory compliance. Our service guarantees the proper handling of information in accordance with current regulations.
News & Articles
Kené: Art and Ancestral Legacy in Search of Legal Protection
Kené: Art and Ancestral Legacy in Search of Legal Protection Guillermo Melgarejo of Colmenares & Asociados reflects on the urgent need to...
Registration of Weak and Evocative Trademarks
Registration of Weak and Evocative Trademarks This article analyzes how weak and evocative trademarks can be protected under Peruvian and Andean...
Protection of Geographical Indications in Peru
Protection of Geographical Indications in Peru This article offers an in-depth look at how Peru’s legal framework recognizes and protects...
Consultations & Advising
We are here to help you with all your Intellectual Property needs. Our team of experts is ready to provide you with personalized advice and effective solutions. Feel free to contact us to protect and manage your intellectual assets with the highest level of professionalism and ethics.