Experience

Advisor to several local and international companies, acting as an Industrial Property agent for many of them.  Based on his experience, quality of service and effective response to the concerns of his clients, his work is recognized inside and outside of Ecuador.

Pedro’s practice focuses on protecting large brand portfolios where he strategically achieves favorable results.  He also obtains and litigates patents and plant varieties.

He has carried out Data Protection negotiations, supporting several foreign firms in the country.  He has also participated in the acquisition of brands and in amicable dispute resolution, and has been widely recognized by his clients for doing so.

Pedro has been a recurring guest speaker for several organizations, such as FUNDAMEDIOS and the World Compliance Association, giving conferences on Intellectual Property, the Protection of Personal Data and the Freedom of Expression.

Admissions

• Forum of Attorneys  Ecuador
• College of Attorneys of Pichincha | Ecuador

Activities & Memberships

• INTA, member of the Personal Data Protection Committee.
• ASIPI, member.
• AMCHAM, member of the Intellectual Property Committee.
• AMCHAM, member of the Personal Data Protection Committee.
• Ecuadorian Intellectual Property Association, member.
• World Compliance Association, member of the Personal Data Protection Committee.
• UASB, Alumni Association.
• PUCE, Alumni Association.

Publications

• “Data Privacy Protection Overview in Ecuador”, Thomson Reuter. January 2021.
•  “Intellectual Property Challenges vs. Personal Data Protection”, Intellectual Law Magazine, 2020.