Claudia Fernandini
Key details
- Job title: Founding partner and CEO
- Firm: Mertz
- Jurisdiction: Peru
Claudia Fernandini began her IP career at Procter & Gamble in Peru and later established Fernandini Abogados, which gained recognition at a time when very few firms were led by women in Latin America.
IP group ClarkeModet acquired the Peruvian business, which continued under Fernandini’s leadership for 16 years.
In 2017, Fernandini co-founded Mertz Peru with Stephany Soto. The firm distinguished itself through diversity, innovation, and a flexible work model, attracting both Peruvian and international clients.
Mertz built unique practice areas, such as the protection of trade secrets, access to genetic resources, plant breeder rights, patent landscaping and other services.
As Mertz’s lead litigator, Fernandini has achieved notable successes in challenging patent applications and defending IP rights.
Her work has been instrumental in modernising IP practices in Peru, particularly during the technological transitions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.