Laura Collada

Laura Collada is the managing partner of Dumont and has over three decades of experience in intellectual property law. 

She joined the firm in 2000, initially establishing its litigation department and becoming managing partner in 2008.

Before joining Dumont, Collada served as deputy director of Unfair Competition Prevention at the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office, developing extensive expertise in IP law. Her professional experience enables her to provide comprehensive counsel on trademark portfolios and complex litigation.

She is particularly committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. She has a track record of advocacy for underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. 

Collada has established  D&I initiatives both within her firm and professional organisations, collaborating with agencies like CONAPRED to implement inclusive practices.

Collada holds significant leadership roles in international organisations including Marques, the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), and the International Trademark Association (INTA). 

She serves as a council member, co-chairs the Standing Committee on Geographical Indications, and chairs the Women’s Committee of the Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI).