Uri Weinstok

Partner

BLP

Uri Weinstok has more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer. His expertise in Antitrust & Competition matters includes assistance in the approval of mergers, presentation and defense of actions before the authorities, and the conduction of audits and compliance programs that help prevent and avoid anti-competitive behavior.
He is recognized as a leading lawyer in his specialty areas by renowned publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. Clients describe Uri as an "expert in economic competition" and they recognize him as a "solid leader". Clients praise his availability and his high degree of commitment focused on service.
In Intellectual Property, he represents clients in complex litigation of trademarks and copyrights, anti-piracy, and other issues such as registration, protection, defense and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
For more than ten years he was a member of the national competition authority (Commission to Promote Competition), of which he was also its President. He has been an international consultant for the World Bank and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on regulatory issues and consumer protection.
Uri actively participates in the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA). In addition, he is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).
EDUCATION

• Postgraduate in Competition Law, King’s College, England, 2001
• Law degree with honors, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, 1996

• Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA): Member
• International Trademark Association (INTA): Member
• American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI): Member

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uweinstok@blplegal.com