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Matias Somarriva

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Matias Somarriva

Partner

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CMS Carey & Allende
Av. Costanera Sur 2730, Piso 10
Parque Titanium, Las Condes
7550000 Santiago
Chile
Languages Spanish, English

Matías is head of the Intellectual Property Group at CMS Carey & Allende. He has over 20-years of experience in cases relating to trademarks, patents, industrial designs, litigation, copyright and unfair competition, among other matters.

He is the React Anti-Counterfeiting Network partner In Chile.

Prior to joining CMS Chile, he worked at Sargent & Krahn (1998-2016).

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"Matías Somarriva is great for his in-depth knowledge and experience, his versatility when litigating complex cases, and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances arising from litigation"

The Legal 500 - 2022

"Matías Somarriva gives a very personal service as well as in-depth explanations of options and expectations, which is priceless information"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"Matias Somarriva focuses his practice on trade mark enforcement, anti-counterfeiting cases, seizures and customs activities.He has further expertise in unfair competition matters"

Chambers Latin America

"Matías is among those who shine brightly in its constellation, showcasing superlative litigation and enforcement capabilities. He is the React anti-counterfeiting network’s partner for Chile"

WTR 1000

"Somarriva is an expert on trade mark enforcement, anti-counterfeiting cases, seizures and customs activities. He possesses further capabilities in handling IP infringement matters and related litigation"

Chambers Latin America

"He is a regionwide reference in the fight against fake goods and effectively navigates the system to defend clients against infringements"

WTR 1000 - 2020

"Matías Somarriva is great for his in-depth knowledge and experience, his versatility when litigating complex cases, and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances arising from litigation"

The Legal 500 - 2022

"Matías Somarriva gives a very personal service as well as in-depth explanations of options and expectations, which is priceless information"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"Matias Somarriva focuses his practice on trade mark enforcement, anti-counterfeiting cases, seizures and customs activities.He has further expertise in unfair competition matters"

Chambers Latin America

"Matías is among those who shine brightly in its constellation, showcasing superlative litigation and enforcement capabilities. He is the React anti-counterfeiting network’s partner for Chile"

WTR 1000

"Somarriva is an expert on trade mark enforcement, anti-counterfeiting cases, seizures and customs activities. He possesses further capabilities in handling IP infringement matters and related litigation"

Chambers Latin America

"He is a regionwide reference in the fight against fake goods and effectively navigates the system to defend clients against infringements"

WTR 1000 - 2020

Relevant experience

Among his prior clients are the following:

  • International clients: Hugo Boss, Tous, Redbull, NSK, NHS, SKF and Dassault. 
  • International clients through REACT: Universal Studios, Samsung, Asics, Christian Dior, Longines, Omega, Prada, Panasonic, Audi, Porsche, Manchester United, Chelsea etc. 
  • Local clients: Viña Requingua, Caravana, Dollversity, Alican, Tesla, Segin.
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Memberships & Roles

  • Parallel Imports Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA).
  • Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI)
  • Chilean Intellectual Property Association (ACHIPI)
  • International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC)
  • Former member of the Enforcement and the Anticounterfeiting Committees of the International Trademark Association (INTA).
  • Chilean Bar Association
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Awards & Rankings

Matías has been ranked among Latin America’s best anti-counterfeiting experts by WTR, IPStars, Leaders League, Chambers LAtin America, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers 

He was recognised with the Membership Champion Award by the International Trademark Association (INTA) for helping to grow membership, raise awareness, and promote member benefits, demonstrating his passion for trademark and related intellectual property law. 

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Education

  • 1993 - Law Degree, Universidad Diego Portales School of Law
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Expertise

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