Sylvia Ruiz Hochstetter

Sylvia Ruiz Hochstetter

Partner

Guatemala
More than 25 years of professional practice specializing in intellectual property, corporate law, and civil and commercial law. Former Registrar of Intellectual Property at the Guatemala Ministry of Economy.

Areas of Expertise

  • Intellectual Property
  • Civil and Commercial Law
  • International Arbitration
  • Corporate Law
  • IP Infringement Litigation

Professional Background

Sylvia Ruiz Hochstetter is a Partner at Eproint, bringing more than 30 years of professional practice specializing in intellectual property, corporate law, and civil and commercial law across both public and private sectors. Her extensive career encompasses a remarkable breadth of legal expertise that sets her apart as one of Guatemala’s leading IP practitioners.

Throughout her distinguished career, Sylvia has served as a leading attorney in bank foreclosure proceedings and IP infringement litigation, demonstrating her command of complex legal matters. She has represented Guatemala before WIPO’s Assembly of States in Geneva, underscoring her standing in the international intellectual property community.

Sylvia´s career in public service includes serving as Registrar of Intellectual Property at the Guatemala Ministry of Economy, where she gained invaluable insight into the administrative and regulatory dimensions of IP protection in Guatemala.

Her combined expertise in litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory affairs makes her an exceptional resource for clients navigating intellectual property matters in Guatemala and throughout Central America.

Education

  • Master's Degree in Intellectual Property, University of San Carlos de Guatemala (2001)
  • Lawyer and Notary, Cum Laude, Universidad Francisco Marroquin (1995)
  • Diploma in International Arbitration, Chamber of Commerce of Bogota (2010)
  • Postgraduate Update in IP, Innovation and New Technologies (2022)

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Recognition

  • Founding member of CAMPI
  • Former principal and alternate delegate before ASIPI's Executive Committee
  • Represented Guatemala before WIPO in Geneva
  • Former Registrar of Intellectual Property, Guatemala Ministry of Economy
  • Recognized in the latest published edition of the WTR 1000
  • Mentioned in The Legal 500 Latin America

Contact

info@eproint.com
Guatemala Office

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