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In today’s knowledge economy, a large part of the value of your business is based on intangible assets and goodwill. Your intellectual property plays a key role in gaining a competitive advantage. A cohesive IP strategy, including commercialization and enforcement, will ensure that you get the maximum value from your portfolio. With 150 specialist lawyers in 40 countries, we understand  the needs of your business, having worked with some of the most recognisable brands.

The right brands will win the hearts and minds of your customers. The right patents will prevent others from exploiting your ideas or provide a substantial barrier to market access. Copyright, know-how and designs also play a vital role. We focus on key sectors relevant to you such as life sciences, automotive, machinery, manufacturing, and consumer products. This means you gain in-depth industry knowledge as well as legal expertise for the protection of your IP. If you are involved in a dispute, we will guide you through the litigation process.

"They are very rigorous in the monitoring and development of all the cases that we have. I highlight their proactivity and advice on the best action for the protection of the brand. We can safely say that it is a professional team with high quality standards, and which is comparable to any large firm"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"Its attention to detail and knowledge makes it one of the best in Chile. It gets excellent results that ultimately keep your brand safe"

WTR 1000 -2019

"They have a great capacity to react to any subject. We would highlight, as our benchmark in the country, the great work of Matías Somarriva"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"Their knowledge of the law is very good, and the team led by Matías Somarriva works very well and with impressive precision"

The Legal 500 - 2022

"Follow-up and personal service are key components of a good working relationship between clients and a firm, and CMS Carey & Allende are excellent communicators"

The Legal 500 - 2021

"Depth of knowledge and the ability to design strategies make CMS Carey & Allende a leading firm"

The Legal 500 - 2022
23/06/2020
CMS Expert Guide to the Covid-19 procedural deadlines for IP law
An overview by our Intellectual Property ExpertsAs in all aspects of business, COVID-19 is impacting the world of IP and the position is constantly changing. To help you prioritise and plan, the Global IP practice at CMS has put together an overview

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28/09/2023
EP Case Law in Brief: Erroneous Disclosures
“Mistakes in a document do not in themselves constitute prior art such as to prevent the grant of a patent.”So begins section I.C. 4.9 of the Case Law of the Boards of Appeal. This statement, and...
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
27/02/2022
Handling the new EU and UK sanctions against Russia
Since 2014, the EU and the UK have progressively imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Following the latest events, both the EU and the UK, as well as many other countries...
14/01/2022
It has already been 5 years since we joined CMS
“Our evaluation of CMS Carey & Allende is decidedly positiv” - Jorge Allende Zañartu, CMS Chile partner and CMS Latin America Steering Committee chairman. On the fifth anniversary of the integration...
06/09/2021
Transfer of IP rights in Chile
Pat­ents: As­sign­ment 1. How may a patent be assigned (by law and/or transaction) and is it required to record the assignment in the national patent register to become effective?  Industrial property...
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14/06/2021
EPO approach to examining computer implemented inventions
On Tuesday 25 May 2021, Heli Pihlajamaa, director of patent law at the European Patent Office, gave a presentation to CIPA’s computer technology committee on the Patentability of com­puter-im­ple­men­ted...
01/06/2021
Some leaks can't be fixed
“Confidential information is like an ice cube... give it to the party who has no refrigerator or will not agree to keep it in one, and by the time of the trial you have just a pool of water.” This...
23/03/2021
The Enlarged Board of the European Patent Office has given a momentous...
The Enlarged Board of the European Patent Office heard oral arguments in July 2020 concerning patentability of a computer software invention. This rare event was video streamed to over 1600 patent stakeholders...
28/09/2020
High Court confirms that the class of inventions created by AI machines...
The High Court has confirmed that the class of inventions created by AI machines is not patentable. The decision potentially leaves the door open for human owners of AI machines to list themselves as...
18/08/2020
A legal roadmap for Cannabis – updated Expert Guide
The first half of 2020 confirmed that the cannabis industry is a vibrant and constantly evolving sector. Among others, the German authorities announced that medicinal cannabis from cultivations in Germany...
13/08/2020
Sustainable food progress may close global regulatory gap
Innovation in the sustainable food sector is forging ahead at a remarkable pace. Our current food sources account for nearly one-third of global GHG emissions while consumers are increasingly better educated...
08/07/2020
“WIPO PROOF”: WIPO’s new online service which helps innovators and creators...
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) recently launched its new online business service, “WIPO PROOF”. The platform aims to help innovators and creators safeguard their intellectual...