- Managing Partner: Patricio de La Barra
- Senior Partner: Rodrigo Cooper
- Number of Partners: 4
- Number of Associates: 6
THE FIRM:
The firm's objective is to provide legal services of excellence in its professional practice fields. The firm's priority is the client and his needs. The firm devotes the same dedication and attention to detail when faced with the simplest of queries or the most complex case. The firm sees itself as part of the client's support team and always seeks to determine what is more convenient for the client. The firm works as a team, in order to guarantee a synergy of experiences and knowledge. The firm's leadership and differentiating factor is its service. This translates into a constant search for clever, novel and prompt solutions for its clients. Loyalty and honesty with its clients and with all of those with whom the firm deals with professionally constitute the essence of the firm's activity. The firm's aim is to establish long-term relationships with its clients. The firm has perseverance and constancy, in order to adapt to a changing world, continually updating its professional training and staying ahead of trends in its field. The firm is committed to being proactive, anticipating the client's needs and keeping him apprised of those subjects that can influence his interests and needs. The firm has a harmonious and fluid relationship with its environment, represented by the legal community, universities, guilds and professional organisations and with administrative and judicial authorities. The firm's professional fees are fair, rational, competitive and convenient for the client.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE: This dedicated, full-service IP boutique was established five years ago in Santiago de Chile by young attorneys with extensive experience in intellectual property, as all of them were previously partners or senior associates at large and long established Chilean IP firms. COOPER & CIA. is clearly not the oldest IP Law firm in Chile, but certainly is one of the most respected, serious and reliable, as it offers a complete range of Intellectual Property services,namely, strategic advice, registration, protection, defense and litigation involving intellectual property rights, both in Chile and in other Latin American countries. The firm covers all areas of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks, patent for inventions, industrial designs and utility models, trade secrets, geographical denominations and indications of origin, domain names, etcetera. COOPER & CIA. also has ample experience in matters involving plant varieties, legal advice in marketing and corporate image issues, publicity and promotions, assessment of intangible assets and entertainment law. It is also very strong in the areas of merchandising, franchising, licensing and distributorship. Its Litigation Department is known for its effectiveness in protecting intellectual property rights, in the administrative, civil and criminal courts in matters involving trademark and patent cancellation actions and infringement and counterfeiting in all fields of IP. It also has experience in cases of unfair competition and consumer protection.
Technical Proficiency: The firm's staff also comprises high level professionals, such as engineers, chemists, designers and other specialists, that allow us to render full advice in matters involving transfer of technology, patent drafting, searches of State of the Art, litigation and counseling, in technical areas, including biotechnology, plant varieties and all fields of engineering and sciences.
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English and German.
CLIENTS: COOPER & CIA's clients range from very large international corporations and Chilean companies in all fields of industry, such as entertainment, manufacturing, pharmaceutical companies, State-owned companies, to local and foreign individuals, innovators and small entrepreneurs. As a matter of policy, the firm carries out a conflict check before taking on any new work, to avoid any possible conflicts of interest. The firm may provide a list of its relevant clients, upon request.