Carolene Fontanet-Smith is a bilingual attorney based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a decade of legal experience. Her practice encompasses personal injury, insurance, intellectual property, civil litigation, contracts, maritime law, insurance defense, and civil appeals, alongside her role as a notary public. She provides comprehensive legal services to clients in both Spanish and English.
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Puerto Rico
Abogados de Propiedad Intelectual en Puerto Rico
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing.
Patentes, marcas, derechos de autor, secretos comerciales y licencias de propiedad intelectual.
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.
Jeffrey Hernández Escobar is a corporate and intellectual property attorney with 7 years of experience practicing in Caguas, Gurabo, and San Juan. Jeffrey is fluent in Spanish and English.
Gean Carlo Villegas is a real estate and intellectual property attorney with 10 years of experience practicing in Bayamón, Caguas, Carolina, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, and San Juan. Gean Carlo is fluent in English and Spanish.
Moisés Figueroa Pérez is an intellectual property and business consulting attorney practicing in Bayamón, Mayagüez, Ponce, Arecibo, Caguas, Carolina, Guaynabo, Humacao, San Juan, and Trujillo Alto. Moisés is fluent in Spanish and English.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Intellectual Property
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 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Registration helps establish your exclusive rights and makes it easier to stop others from using a confusingly similar mark.
Are patents and copyrights handled under federal law in Puerto Rico?
Yes. As part of the United States, patents and copyrights in Puerto Rico are governed by federal law, administered by the USPTO and the U.S. Copyright Office. An IP attorney can help you register, license, and enforce these rights on the island and across the U.S.
What can I do if someone infringes my intellectual property?
An IP attorney can send a cease-and-desist letter, negotiate a license, or file suit to stop the infringement and seek damages. Keeping records of your registrations and the date you began using your work strengthens your ability to enforce your rights.
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