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11 January 2023PatentsMuireann Bolger

Mexico firm names first women partner

IP, business, and litigation firm Olivares has appointed two new partners, including its first woman to the partnership since it was founded more than 50 years ago.

Rommy Morales, who joined Olivares in 2008, has focused on the prosecution and enforcement of pharmaceutical patents in Mexico for more than 16 years.

She counsels national and international clients regarding the protection and enforcement of their IP rights.

Rommy co-chairs the patent group at the firm, overseeing all patent filing and prosecution processes, as well as supervising a team in this area.

She regularly participates in legal proceedings related to life sciences that involve commercially valuable pharmaceutical products.

With her accumulated experience, Rommy has been able to obtain patents for complex biotechnological inventions that have not been protected elsewhere, as well as provide technical assistance for patent litigation cases related to top-selling medicines across Latin America.

Jaime Rodríguez has also been named a partner. His expertise in numerous areas of IP, including litigation and copyright, has made him “one of the most sought-after versatile lawyers by clients”, said the firm in a press release.

He joined Olivares in 2007 and has since achieved litigation results, as well as remarkable outcomes in copyright matters.

Rodríguez has served as a professor at various educational institutions and published numerous articles related to his practice and the law.

Sergio Olivares, managing partner of the firm, said: "Our new partners exemplify the success that comes from  dedication to the firm's mission. We are all excited about what the future looks like with these new leaders with us."

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