OUR SERVICES

TRADEMARKS

Trademarks may be defined as all those signs whose main function is to distinguish products or services from others of the same species or class within the market. Their importance is growing every day, to the extent that it is now possible to affirm that the same constitute one of the main intangible assets of any company.

The trademark´s developing and positioning imply a considerable effort from entrepreneurs and corporations. Thus, applying for its registration is advisable in order to achieve an exclusive right of use over the trademark and prevent an unauthorized use of the same by third parties.

Therefore, it is important to seek for IP advice before beginning with the commercialization of a product or provision of a service in order to determine whether the registration of the intended trademark can be successfully achieved. Also, seeking for IP advice in those cases in which the granted exclusive right of use of a given trademark is being infringed, is advisable.

Filing of trademark applications (national and through the Madrid Protocol).
Trademark prosecution (responses to office actions, both substantive and formal grounds).
Opposition procedures.
Investigations of use.
IP due diligence.
Assignment, licensing and valuation.
Recording trademark registration before Customs authorities.
Trademark market survey.
Maintenance services.
Trademark consultancy.

PATENTS

The development of new technologies and of any other human creation that allows transforming energy or what exists in nature for the use of man implies, for its owner, an exclusive right of exploitation.

Prior art searches.
Patentability analysis.
Drafting and filing of patent (national and PCT), designs and utility models applications.
Monitoring of examination procedures (responses to office actions both substantive and formal grounds).
Audits.
Licensing and assignments.
Technical opinions.
Patent consultancy.

TECHNOLOGY INTELLIGENCE

Technology intelligence allows to design the technological strategy of the company, influencing areas such as development and technology acquisition. Furthermore, this service allows to address the effective identification, selection, acquisition, exploitation and protection of technologies needed to maintain a stream of products and services to the market.

Patent landscaping.
Freedom to operate analysis (FTO).
Technology surveillance.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright protects the authors of literary and artistic works, the latter being understood as those deriving from one of the following disciplines: literary, musical, dramatic, dance, pictorial, sculptural, caricature, architectural, cinematographic, radio and television programs, amongst others.

Hence, this subject is interesting for researchers, writers, playwrights, painters, graphic designers, architects, sculptors and related occupations.

In this sense, it is in the interest of CANIZALES Y ASOCIADOS to offer our clients advice in the field of copyright so that they can be able to identify their rights when developing a literary or artistic work and what requirements must be taken into consideration when granting licenses over their works.

Copyright consultancy.
Registration of intellectual works before the Mexican Copyright Office.
“Reservation of rights” protection.
Copyright agreements (licensing, assignments, work-for-hire, etc.).

LITIGATION

As part of the services that CANIZALES Y ASOCIADOS offers, it is possible to find the defense of industrial and intellectual property rights before administrative and judicial courts, in any instance. In this respect, it is important to note that during any litigation we are open to a possible negotiation, seeking to satisfy the interests of the involved parties.

Supervision of litigation on patents, trademarks and copyright.
Preliminary injunctions before the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office.
Cancellation and infringements actions before the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office.
Appeals before Administrative and Judicial Courts.
Cease and desist letters.
Settlement negotiation.

REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Support company business through the provision of robust and effective Technical Files and Design Dossiers.
Preparation of regulatory submissions for global product registrations/approvals, including FDA.
Development of effective internal and external customer relationships, particularly with outside agencies and regulatory bodies.

Due Diligence.
Marketing Authorization applications.
Preparation of QOS, Non-clinical and Clinical Expert Reports.

OTHER SERVICES

Research and availability of domain names.
Domain name registration.
Domain name disputes.

Development of privacy notices.
Exercise of ARCO rights (personal data protection).

WHY CHOOSE US?

CUSTOMIZED SERVICE
Our objective is providing customized services that satisfy our clients´ needs and requirements, highlighting our decision-making skills and assertiveness.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Our team is formed by lawyers, engineers, and chemists, making this multidisciplinary approach the key that allows us to offer a comprehensive IP consultancy.
EXPERTISE AND RELIABILITY

We are committed to responding with quality to the client´s demands showing, in every moment, PASSION FOR EFFICIENCY.

WE ARE A HIGHLY SPECIALIZED TEAM PREPARED TO RESPOND TO ALL YOUR NEEDS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH.

OUR TEAM