Highly experienced Intellectual Property and Entertainment lawyer with over 24 years of expertise in patent law, trademarks, copyrights, and entertainment law. Specialized in protecting intellectual property rights across various sectors, including pharmaceutical, media, and technology. His goal is to leverage his skills and experience within an international organization to contribute to both personal and collective success, fostering growth and innovation in intellectual property law.

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· Intellectual Property Expertise: Extensive knowledge of IP law, including the preparation and filing of patents, industrial designs, and utility models. I have successfully managed patentability searches, trademark applications, and designed comprehensive legal strategies for protecting copyright works.

· Entertainment Law: Proficient in drafting production agreements, negotiating with collective societies, licensing media content, and handling legal matters related to entertainment law. Experience in overseeing IP issues for films, television, and digital media.

· Leadership & Strategic Development: Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating large IP portfolios, including 1500+ patents, 7500+ trademarks, and 2500 films. Proven ability to design legal strategies for multinational corporations and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

· International Experience: Played a pivotal role in the global expansion of intellectual property practices, including leading the re-launch of the IP practice at Baker & McKenzie in Mexico and participating in the firm's Latin American IP Steering Committee.

· Business Development: Currently leading Clarke Modet's business development strategy in North America, responsible for expanding the company's footprint in the U.S.and Canada. In charge of a top client portfolio, creating innovative client care programs, and overseeing a team of IP consultants.

· Industry Recognition: Successfully submitted the first compulsory license petition in Mexico to the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).

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Throughout his career, he has been a prominent speaker and panelist in various international forums on intellectual property. In 2013, he was invited to present on the topic “Latin American Patent Systems vs. U.S. System” at the University of Akron, Ohio. Subsequently, he participated as a panelist in the “Showbiz and Intellectual Property in the Entertainment Industry” event at ASIPI, Puerto Rico, in 2017, and in AMPPI's “International Intellectual Property Seminar” in Mexico City, Mexico, in 2018. In addition, in 2018, he presented the topic “Control and Economic Competition in the Acquisition of Intangible Assets” at ASIPI, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and in 2019, he addressed “The Use of Technology to Protect Intellectual Property” at ASIPI, Lima, Peru. His participation in these events reflects his commitment to the diffusion and discussion of relevant topics in the field of intellectual property.

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