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Clients choose Quevedo & Ponce to protect and develop their business operations, brands and Intellectual Property needs because of our top-notch advice and exceptional responsiveness.
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Trusted for 80 years by multiple clients, including small startups and Fortune 500 companies, the firm uses advanced technology to provide efficient, personalized care.
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Quevedo & Ponce has a highly experienced team of multilingual attorneys who advise on local and cross-border protection strategies, earning us a reputation for reliability and expertise in complex litigation matters across industries.
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The leading law firm in Ecuador specialized in intellectual property.
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Avoid Fines which rank from 2 to 20 Basic Salaries! – Gender Equality Plan for Companies in Ecuador
The Equality Plan must be registered before July 31, 2025, with the Ministry of Labor, or fines ranging from 2 to 20 basic salaries will be imposed on companies and public institutions that fail to comply with the law. This Plan ensures equal treatment and opportunities between women and men in the workplace, promoting inclusion and aiming to eliminate discrimination.
“Bimbo” Brand Rejected in Switzerland: The Importance of Cultural Perceptions in Trademark Registration
In the world of intellectual property, trademark protection involves not only legal aspects but also the social impact of the terms used. A recent case in Switzerland highlights how a trademark can be rejected if its name has immoral or insensitive connotations towards specific social groups.
Administrative Tribunal of Quito Protects the Rights of a Designation Of Origin Registered in the European Union and WIPO
Quevedo & Ponce successfully acted on behalf of the Consorzio Produttori e Tutela della DOP FONTINA in response to a lawsuit filed by an Ecuadorian company, which primarily argued that FONTINA was not registered in Ecuador. However, the Administrative Litigation Tribunal located in the Metropolitan District of Quito upheld the challenged administrative act, citing the risk of consumer confusion and applying Decision 486 of the Andean Community, emphasizing the importance of protecting designations of origin, even without formal registration in Ecuador.
How to Protect Your Business from Litigation: Basic Legal Tips
Litigation can pose risks to your company’s resources and reputation. To prevent such risks, it is essential to adopt preventive measures, including drafting clear and comprehensive contracts, ensuring compliance with labor laws, safeguarding intellectual property, maintaining transparent accounting practices, engaging the services of a specialized attorney, and promoting internal conflict resolution. With appropriate legal counsel, you can protect your business and ensure its uninterrupted growth, free from legal disruptions.
No severance compensation for public servants in cases of voluntary retirement to benefit from retirement: New binding jurisprudential precedent for Ecuador
This resolution specifically applies to public servants who retire (cease their duties) to benefit from retirement, as provided in Article 47 of the Organic Law of the Public Service (LOSEP)
Creation of Judicial Units Specialized in Constitutional Matters
The establishment of judicial units specialized in constitutional matters, as well as specialized chambers within second instance courts nationwide, was decreed through Resolution No. 006-2025 by the Plenary Session of the Council of the Judiciary.
Exceptional Payment Plan for withheld or collected taxes, administered by SRI – (Due Date February 7th, 2025)
The SRI Exceptional Payment Plan allows taxpayers to regularize taxes withheld or received in arrears until December 31, 2024, with flexible terms of up to 12 months. To access, you must enter the SRI web portal until February 7, 2025. It is an opportunity to regularize tax debts without additional penalties.
