Services
Intellectual Property
Bentata Abogado’s award-winning intellectual property practice offers a comprehensive suite of services covering the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property assets across a variety of industries. Our attorneys provide strategic advice on structuring robust intellectual property portfolios and litigate infringement and misappropriation actions in both judicial and administrative forums. In addition to our IP protection and enforcement services, we negotiate technology transfers, licensing agreements and commercial arrangement and counsel on other IP-related engagements. Through our range of transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution services, we are committed to safeguarding your intellectual property assets and ensuring your brand’s continued success.
Trademarks
Whether you are seeking to secure trademark registrations, defend your trademarks against oppositions, or initiate oppositions or cancellation actions, we are here to provide expert guidance every step of the way. Our dedicated trademark attorneys are skilled at conducting thorough trademark investigations on a global scale and addressing potential conflicts at the outset of the registration process. By taking proactive measures to mitigate risks associated with trademark similarities and confusion during the registration stage, we decrease the likelihood of future disputes, allowing our clients to prioritize maximizing the distinctiveness and value of their marks. After registration, we conduct ongoing monitoring of the marketplace and trademark registries for potential infringements. We then devise tailored approaches to manage IP challenges through oppositions or the pursuit of other legal remedies.
Patents and Trade Secrets
Our team of patent experts regularly assists clients with the protection of design patents, patents of invention and trade secrets. After conducting in-depth consultations with our clients regarding their business needs, we provide guidance on identifying the most suitable protection option for their specific invention. From conducting clearance and prior art searches to opining on the patentability of inventions, we cover all aspects of patent registration and support our clients through the examination and prosecution processes. Our practice attorneys also handle patent assignments and disputes and advise on patent-related commercial agreements.
Copyright
Our attorneys help companies secure registration, negotiate commercial arrangements, and manage enforcement actions in Venezuela. Our expertise in copyright law includes:
- Addressing rights-related issues across digital content, broadcasting, and works of literary, scientific and artistic nature.
- Opining on clearance, fair use, and ownership issues.
- Structuring copyright service agreements and licensing arrangements.
- Ensuring compliance with Venezuela’s Special Law against IT Crimes.
- Clearing, filing and maintaining domain names, including addressing any conflicts resulting from unauthorized use of domain names.
Unfair Competition
Our intellectual property specialists counsel clients in a multitude of sectors on matters concerning unfair competition encompassing issues such as false advertising, trade secret misappropriation and trademark dilution and infringement. Our firm boasts an excellent success rate in resolving cases of trademark infringement and unauthorized use through alternative dispute resolution methods, helping our clients to avoid trial. Additionally, we consistently secure favorable decisions against the Venezuelan PTO in administrative proceedings.
Whether conducting thorough risk assessments or adopting proactive approaches to intellectual property portfolio management, we provide practical guidance to help our clients manage unfair competition risks and make informed decisions that align with their business objectives. We craft robust registration, enforcement, and dispute strategies to safeguard your trademarks against any form of unauthorized use, theft, or misuse, ensuring the integrity and exclusivity of your intellectual property rights are upheld with utmost diligence.
Industry Expertise
Advertising
Agriculture and Commercial Crops
Automotive
Aviation
Consumer Goods
Cosmetics
Energy
Fashion
Food and Beverage
Hospitality
Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Media & Entertainment
Music
Pharmaceuticals
Privacy and Cybersecurity
Retail
Sports
Technology
Related Capabilities
Antitrust/ Consumer Protection
Dispute Resolution
Franchising
Joint Ventures
Mergers & Acquisitions