How do I protect a trademark in Puerto Rico?

You can register a trademark locally with the Puerto Rico Department of State and, for broader protection, federally with the USPTO. Registration establishes your exclusive rights and helps stop infringing uses.

Are patents and copyrights handled under federal law in Puerto Rico?

Yes. As part of the United States, patents and copyrights are governed by federal law via the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office, and an IP attorney can help you register, license, and enforce these rights.

Do I need a will in Puerto Rico?

A will lets you direct how your assets are distributed, but Puerto Rico law reserves a portion of the estate for forced heirs (legítima), such as children. An attorney can help you draft a valid will that respects these rules.

What happens if someone dies without a will in Puerto Rico?

When a person dies intestate, Puerto Rico law determines heirs by a fixed order, typically starting with children and the surviving spouse. Heirs must complete a declaration of heirs before assets can be transferred.

Bibiana Sarriera, Esq.

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Profile updated July 2026

Serves all of Puerto Rico · Office in San Juan 11 years experience

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Bibiana Sarriera, Esq. is an attorney with 11 years of experience practicing in areas including Intellectual Property, Estate Planning, Notary Public, Business Law, Health Law, Child Advocacy, and Elder Advocacy. She serves clients across numerous municipalities in Puerto Rico and is fluent in Spanish and English.

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Intellectual Property Estate Planning Notary Public Business Law Health Law Child Advocacy Elder Advocacy

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Bibiana Sarriera is an attorney and notary public licensed to practice law in Puerto Rico, with more than 10 years of legal experience. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Prior to founding Sarriera Law, Ms. Sarriera held leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, serving as Director of Legal Affairs and as in-house counsel for one of Puerto Rico’s leading financial institutions and a leading pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company. Her experience includes corporate governance, commercial contracting, risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal counsel for businesses. Her practice focuses on civil law, notarial services, estate and succession planning, commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation, trademark registration, and preventive legal counseling for individuals, families, and businesses. She also serves as fractional general counsel for companies seeking ongoing legal support without maintaining a full-time in-house legal department. In addition, she advises physicians, medical practices, and other healthcare providers on corporate, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters. Through Sarriera Law, Ms. Sarriera provides both virtual and in-person legal services, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs. Her practice is centered on the mitigation and prevention of legal risk, delivering practical, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions. Ms. Sarriera is a member of the Puerto Rico Notarial Association and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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Bibiana Sarriera es abogada y notario autorizada para ejercer en Puerto Rico, con más de 10 años de experiencia en la práctica del derecho. Es egresada de la Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, donde se graduó magna cum laude. Antes de fundar Sarriera Law, ocupó posiciones de liderazgo en el sector público y privado, incluyendo Directora de Asuntos Legales y asesora legal interna de una de las principales instituciones bancarias de Puerto Rico y de una empresa líder en la industria de administración de beneficios de farmacia (PBM). Su experiencia abarca gobierno corporativo, contratación comercial, manejo de riesgos, cumplimiento regulatorio y asesoría estratégica a empresas. Actualmente, concentra su práctica en derecho civil, derecho notarial, sucesiones y herencias, contratos, registro de marcas y asesoría legal preventiva para individuos, familias y empresas. Además, ofrece servicios de asesoría legal externa (fractional o outsourced general counsel) para empresas que desean contar con apoyo jurídico continuo sin mantener un departamento legal interno. También asesora a médicos, grupos médicos y otros proveedores de servicios de salud en asuntos corporativos, contractuales, regulatorios y de cumplimiento. A través de Sarriera Law, ofrece servicios legales de forma presencial y virtual, adaptándose a las necesidades de cada cliente. Su práctica se distingue por un enfoque estratégico dirigido a la mitigación y prevención de riesgos legales, brindando soluciones prácticas y personalizadas para proteger los intereses de quienes representa. Es miembro del Colegio Notarial de Puerto Rico y de la Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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