Areas of Expertise
- Domestic and International Trademark Strategy
- Corporate IP Transactions
- Anti-counterfeiting Initiatives
- AI Legal Challenges
- Patent Prosecution (Caribbean and Latin America)
- New Technologies IP
- NFT/Trademark Law
Professional Background
Rodrigo Velasco Portal is a Partner at Eproint, based in El Salvador, where he handles all aspects of domestic and international trademark strategy, management, and enforcement across El Salvador, the Caribbean, and Latin America. He collaborates closely with global brands and multinational corporations throughout every stage of IP protection.
His practice encompasses patent prosecution, corporate IP transactions involving new technologies, and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. Rodrigo brings a uniquely international perspective to his work, having previously served at Holland & Knight’s IP Practice Group in Washington, DC, where he gained valuable experience working with major international clients on complex IP matters.
Rodrigo also possesses IP experience in Spain and successfully passed Spain’s Bar Examination, further demonstrating his cross-jurisdictional expertise. His understanding of both common law and civil law IP systems makes him particularly effective in advising clients with multi-jurisdictional IP portfolios.
At the forefront of emerging legal challenges, Rodrigo actively engages with issues at the intersection of intellectual property and technology, including NFT/trademark law and the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Industry Recognition
Rodrigo’s thought leadership in the IP field is evidenced by his publications in leading legal outlets, including the Daily Business Review-Law.com, Law360, and The Licensing Journal (Wolters Kluwer). His contributions to legal scholarship reflect his deep engagement with evolving IP issues and his commitment to advancing the profession.