Areas of Expertise
- IP enforcement strategies
- Patent law and prosecution
- Civil judicial actions and injunctions
- Data protection law and AI regulatory compliance
- Trademark registration and portfolio management
- Counterfeiting investigations and compliance
- Social media IP violation remediation
- Regulatory approvals for pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors
Professional Background
Maria del Pilar Lopez is a distinguished legal professional renowned for her expertise in intellectual property. She has crafted enforcement strategies for Fortune 500 companies, collaborated with customs agencies on counterfeit prevention, and contributed to patent prosecution involving Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry.
She has also conducted exhaustive reviews of Costa Rican data protection law regarding AI service compliance, positioning her at the forefront of the intersection between intellectual property and emerging technology regulation.
Maria del Pilar began her career in corporate law and directed the intellectual property department of a Costa Rican firm from 2006 until 2021. Her deep expertise across enforcement, patent prosecution, and regulatory compliance makes her an invaluable resource for clients navigating complex IP challenges in the region.
Industry Recognition
María del Pilar is recognized in the latest published editions of Chambers and Partners (Global and Latin America), the WTR 1000, WTR Global Leaders, IP Stars by Managing IP, The Legal 500 Latin America, Leaders League, and the Lexology Index.