Cikato Lawyers

Intellectual Property Experts Since 1962

Cikato Abogados is one of Uruguay’s oldest intellectual property firms and is considered a market leader in the field, with unparalleled knowledge and experience. The firm was founded in 1962 by Dr. Manfredo Cikato, who began his legal career in this area. This has always been a guiding principle of its practice: it is an intellectual property law firm, not merely a trademark agency. It provides legal advice on intellectual property, as well as intellectual property agent services.

The firm advises on the protection and registration of intellectual property rights, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights and domain names. It is known for managing intellectual property portfolios and providing strategic advice.

The firm is also highly active in contentious matters and is particularly known for representing clients in the fight against trademark piracy, both in Uruguay and across the region. It was the first firm in Uruguay to establish a permanent and successful department dedicated to combating piracy, and remains a leader in this area of law.

The firm also provides a full range of legal services to meet the needs of its intellectual property clients.

It is also one of the few firms in Uruguay with an established entertainment law department.

It has consistently been ranked among the leaders in intellectual property by publications covering the field.