WE CAN HANDLE IT

The International Bureau (the ‘I’B’ in our name) created by Kasznar Leonardos enables clients to enjoy a tailored experience and support for their IP assets in Brazil, as well as across the entire Latin American region and the Caribbean. I’B THE IP HUB benefits from the expertise of Kasznar Leonardos’ team of experts, which have a large practice in all areas of intellectual property coupled with longstanding experience working with international clients.

HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO

It is all about supporting the client in this diverse region.

Easy contact (e-mail, phone, WhatsApp, WeChat) & fast replies.

Understanding of competitive prices for the region & easy management of quotes.

One currency & various jurisdictions.

Team strongly experienced in Latin America & the Caribbean.

Only one Power of Attorney for all countries & filings.

OUR COVERAGE

Interactive map: Click on the countries to find out more.

Paris Convention

Argentina

16MONTHS

48MONTHS

1WEEK

3MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

ArubaMedium/Hard

12MONTHS

18-20MONTHS

48MONTHS

Paris Convention
Hague System

BahamasMedium/Hard

2,5-3YEARS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

BarbadosHard

2,5-3YEARS

5-6YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

BelizeMedium/Hard

12MONTHS

18-20MONTHS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

BoliviaMedium/Hard

9MONTHS

1-2YEARS

5-6YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol
Hague System

Brazil

18MONTHS

1-2YEARS

6YEARS

Paris Convention

British Virgin IslandsMedium/Hard

12MONTHS

8-10MONTHS

Extension from UK

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol

Chile

8MONTHS

3MONTHS

5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol

Colombia

6-12MONTHS

8MONTHS

4YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol

Costa Rica

9MONTHS

D/P

48-60MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol

CubaMedium/Hard

18MONTHS

1-2YEARS

5-6YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

CuraçaoMedium

9MONTHS

18-20MONTHS

48MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

DominicaMedium/Hard

12MONTHS

10-15MONTHS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

Dominican Republic

6MONTHS

5-6YEARS

36MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

Ecuador

8-12MONTHS

7-8YEARS

13MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

El SalvadorMedium/Hard

9MONTHS

6-9MONTHS

6-7YEARS

Extension from France

French Guyana

Paris Convention
PCT
Hague System

GrenadeMedium

9MONTHS

6-9MONTHS

48MONTHS

Extension from France

Guadalupe

Paris Convention
PCT

GuatemalaMedium

10-12MONTHS

10-15MONTHS

6-7YEARS

Paris Convention

Guyana

12MONTHS

D/P

48-60MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

HaitiMedium

12 MONTHS

48 MONTHS

10-12MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

HondurasMedium

8-9MONTHS

6-8MONTHS

6-7YEARS

Cayman IslandsMedium

8-10MONTHS

3-4YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

JamaicaHard

12-18MONTHS

8-10MONTHS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT
Madrid Protocol
Hague System

Mexico

6MONTHS

10-12MONTHS

3-4YEARS

Paris Convention

MontserratEasy

8-10MONTHS

Extended from the UK

Paris Convention
PCT

NicaraguaMedium/Hard

10MONTHS

8-12MONTHS

6-7YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

PanamaMedium/Hard

12MONTHS

8-12MONTHS

5YEARS

Paris Convention

Paraguay

12MONTHS

D/P

48-60MONTHS

Porto RicoEasy

2-3YEARS

Extension from the US

Paris Convention
PCT

Peru

3-4MONTHS

6MONTHS

3-4YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

Saint LuciaEasy

9MONTHS

Protecting designs is not possible

48MONTHS

Paris Convention
PCT

Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesMedium

9-12MONTHS

8-12MONTHS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
Hague System

SurinameHard

12MONTHS

2,5-3YEARS

Protecting inventions is not possible yet

Paris Convention
PCT

Trinidad and TobagoMedium

12-18MONTHS

8-12MONTHS

4-5YEARS

Paris Convention
PCT

Turks and Caicos’Medium

12-18MONTHS

8-12MONTHS

Extended from the UK

Paris Convention

Uruguay

12MONTHS

D/P

48-60MONTHS

Paris Convention

Venezuela

15MONTHS

12YEARS

8YEARS

Meet our team

MARIA PIA GUERRA

Partner | Executive Manager

Former Legal Consultant at International Registration Department for the Madrid and Hague Systems at the World intellectual Property Organization – WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland. Master in European and International Commercial Law from Leicester – England (1999); Graduated in Law from Universidade Católica de Pernambuco (1997).

ASSOCIATIONS

International Trademark Association – INTA; Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property – ABPI; Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété – AIPPI; Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property – ASIPI; Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group – PTMG; Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA).

BRENDA BOCCHESE ARREGUI

Lawyer | Head of Patent and Industrial Design Department

Postgraduate degree in Intellectual Property Law from PUC-Rio in progress (2024); graduated in Law from UCS (2017); Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation Course from WIPO (2020); Intellectual Property Management for Technology-Based Companies from WIPO (2020).

CHRISTIANE ALVES

Head of Trademark Department

Graduation in Advertising from UFF (2004). 15 years of experience with technical, administrative and legal matters of trademarks.

MICAEL MACEDO

Patents/Trademarks Department

Graduation in Chemistry in progress from PUC-Rio (2023). 3 years of experience with technical and administrative procedures of patents and trademarks.

CLAUDIA MOTTA

Head of Financial Department

Executive MBA in Business Management from IBMEC (2006); Graduated in Business Administration from Universidade Cândido Mendes (1990); Basic Course of Industrial Property from Brazilian Association of Intellectual Property – ABPI (2011).

CONTACT US

We rely on an experienced and qualified team, ready to assist you or your company in protecting your trademarks, patents and designs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Let’s talk and find the best tailored solutions for your innovations.

Reach out to a member of our crew!