Intellectual Property

Protecting intangible assets requires a clear strategy to register, maintain, defend and manage the rights that sustain the value of trademarks, patents, designs, creative works, content and know-how in increasingly competitive markets. Effective portfolio management helps preserve that value and support the business decisions that depend on it.

Our experience

PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on the comprehensive management of their intellectual property portfolios, covering both industrial property and copyright and related rights, as well as monitoring, renewal, amendment and enforcement proceedings.

Industrial Property

Protecting industrial property assets requires a clear strategy to register, maintain, defend and manage rights in increasingly competitive markets. Effective portfolio management helps preserve the value of trademarks, patents, designs, know-how and other assets that are relevant to the business.

PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on the comprehensive management of industrial property portfolios, including distinctive signs, trademarks, appellations of origin, collective marks, patents, utility models and industrial designs. We also support clients in monitoring, renewal, amendment and enforcement proceedings.

Our experience includes intangible asset protection strategies, contentious and administrative portfolio management, protection of trade secrets and know-how, as well as technology-enabled monitoring of portfolios and ongoing proceedings to ensure efficient and timely management of our clients’ rights.

Copyright and Related Rights

The creation, exploitation and commercialisation of creative works require effective legal protection to preserve their value, facilitate their commercial use and manage the rights that arise throughout the creative process.

PPO Indacochea advises artists, creators, producers, businesses and rights holders on the protection, management and commercial exploitation of copyright and related rights. Our team develops strategies tailored to the needs of creative industries and businesses whose value depends on intellectual assets and protected content.

Our experience includes the registration and protection of creative works, the structuring and negotiation of licences and assignments, the protection of related rights, advice to producers and owners of audiovisual, musical and digital content, and representation in disputes involving the use and enforcement of copyright and related rights.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual property disputes require a strategy that combines technical knowledge, procedural judgment and an understanding of the commercial value of protected assets. In these matters, the timely enforcement of trademarks, creative works, content and other intangible rights can be critical to protecting a client’s competitive position.

PPO Indacochea represents domestic and international companies in intellectual property disputes, including trademark litigation, infringement claims, unfair competition, misleading advertising, copyright and related rights. Our team develops strategies tailored to each client’s needs and to the specific features of the Bolivian legal system.

Our experience includes administrative and court proceedings, enforcement and defence actions, appeals, and representation before the Supreme Court of Justice and the Plurinational Constitutional Court in intellectual property matters.

Licensing, Franchising and Technology Transfer

The transfer of knowledge, technology and intangible assets requires clear contractual structures that protect business value and properly define the scope, use and exploitation of the rights involved.

PPO Indacochea advises domestic and international companies on the structuring, negotiation and drafting of licence agreements, franchise agreements, technology transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other instruments related to the exploitation of intangible assets. Our team combines experience in intellectual property, contracts and commercial regulation to design solutions tailored to each transaction.

Our experience includes licensing structures, franchise agreements, confidentiality agreements, know-how transfer, protection of trade secrets and contractual structuring for the expansion, collaboration and commercial exploitation of technology and intellectual assets.

Entertainment

The entertainment industry presents specific legal challenges in the creation, exploitation and distribution of content, image, rights and digital assets. Artists, actors, athletes, creators and public figures require legal structures that protect their work, reputation and commercial opportunities.

PPO Indacochea advises clients in the entertainment sector on matters involving intellectual property, image rights, contracts, digital content, television, video games, artistic collaborations and creative projects. Our team understands the current dynamics of the industry and supports clients with practical solutions tailored to each environment.

Our experience includes negotiating and reviewing contracts, protecting and exploiting rights, agreements with platforms, brands, production companies and other industry participants, as well as advice on legal contingencies related to content, image, reputation and digital presence.

Consumer Protection and Advertising

Consumer protection and advertising regulation require companies to carefully review how they design, communicate and market their products and services. A preventive approach helps reduce regulatory contingencies, consumer claims and reputational risks.

PPO Indacochea advises companies across industries on compliance with consumer protection, advertising, product liability and user rights regulations. Our team supports clients in reviewing campaigns, commercial communications, terms and conditions, internal policies and prevention strategies.

Our experience includes preventive advice, defence in claims and administrative proceedings, resolution of disputes between consumers and suppliers, product liability, and regulatory matters related to the advertising and commercialisation of goods and services.