Acting for major domestic and international clients, the established IP practice at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados has expertise in trademark litigation, industrial property defence and copyright matters for global technology platforms. The offering is jointly led by Piero Calderon-Oliva, who also specialises in anti-piracy and anti-counterfeiting programmes, and Bruno Merchor-Valderrama, who demonstrates know-how in patents. At the senior associate level, Johana Calderon-Valencia is well versed in domain name matters and the design of strategies for entering trademarks in overseas markets, Melissa Costa-Espejo handles trademark infringement actions, and Roxana Bacalla-Izquierdo covers innovation and tech patents.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘Muñiz's Intellectual Property area is one of the most solid and recognised in Peru, both nationally and internationally. They do timely, efficient and strategic work.'

  • ‘Knowledge of the client's needs and their valuable contribution to achieving the expected result.'

  • ‘Johana Calderon and Piero Calderon are two lawyers of excellent caliber. The firm's expertise in Intellectual Property stands out above other offices in the country. Proof of this is the volume and quality of clients they receive internationally.'

  • ‘The team pays attention to detail and is committed to good service. The coordination and monitoring of pending issues is very well carried out. I have complete confidence in the advisory and service capabilities provided by the Intellectual Property team.'

  • ‘Professionalism and commitment to their clients. The Intellectual Property team, in addition to keeping perfect control of important times and dates, always provides clear, professional, exhaustive advice on intellectual property issues. Great team!'

  • ‘Muñiz's strength is in its team. They have a robust team of lawyers, highly experienced, and specialised in all areas, which allows for global advice, with in-depth analysis and always seeking the client's benefit.'

  • ‘In addition to their knowledge of the law and experience, they are professionals who are close to clients. Quick response and correct advice on the required topics.'

  • ‘Estudio Muñíz is undoubtedly a leader in the Peruvian market. It is a highly reliable firm and we have been able to see intellectual property and commercial litigation matters with them.'

Clients clés

  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston
  • Business Software Alliance
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Bristol Myers Squibb Company
  • Rappi Inc.
  • Novartis Pharma
  • Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
  • Tiendas por Departamento Ripley

Points forts

  • Assisted BACKUS in obtaining recognition of the character of its trademark SAN MATERO.
  • Obtained a sanction of $108,000 for the infringer of BSA, related to copyright sanctions.
  • Assisted BSA in obtaining the reduction of software piracy.

Avocats

Meilleurs collaborateurs

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Johana Calderon-Valencia

Responsable de la pratique

Piedro Calderon Oliva; Bruno Merchor Valderrama