SEBASTIAN SUAREZ VENTURO

Professional Bio
Mr. Suarez Venturo is an IP & Entertainment Attorney; has been working at very prestigious Law Firms in Mexico City since 1998, and is an Official Copyrights Arbitrator. I was born in Arlington, VA, and I've lived in Brazil, Haiti, Indonesia, Peru, Mexico and several cities in the U.S.A.
He obtained the first Trademark Counterfeiting Conviction in Mexico; and has been ranked in Chambers and Partners (Global and Latin America) and Legal 500 for several consecutive years as one of the best IP Attorneys.
Representative matters:
- Registration of Trademarks and Copyrights, Licensing and Transfer of Technology for Fortune 500 Companies, spanning a broad range of industries, including market-leading companies in the confectionery and snacking business, food and beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, alcoholic beverages, entertainment, and the fashion industry.
- Anti-counterfeiting Actions and Operations for the top alcoholic beverage companies in the World, a multinational toy manufacturing company, and a luxury fashion house.
- Preparing and drafting all type of development and production agreements in the Entertainment and Movie industry.
- Preparing Franchise Agreements and Franchise Offering Circulars-Disclosure Documents in different categories, including: restaurants, clothing & shoes, convenience stores, ice cream/yogurt, health and beauty, bridal specialty boutiques, hotels, laundry & dry cleaning, and tools & hardware.
He obtained the first Trademark Counterfeiting Conviction in Mexico; and has been ranked in Chambers and Partners (Global and Latin America) and Legal 500 for several consecutive years as one of the best IP Attorneys.
Representative matters:
- Registration of Trademarks and Copyrights, Licensing and Transfer of Technology for Fortune 500 Companies, spanning a broad range of industries, including market-leading companies in the confectionery and snacking business, food and beverages, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, alcoholic beverages, entertainment, and the fashion industry.
- Anti-counterfeiting Actions and Operations for the top alcoholic beverage companies in the World, a multinational toy manufacturing company, and a luxury fashion house.
- Preparing and drafting all type of development and production agreements in the Entertainment and Movie industry.
- Preparing Franchise Agreements and Franchise Offering Circulars-Disclosure Documents in different categories, including: restaurants, clothing & shoes, convenience stores, ice cream/yogurt, health and beauty, bridal specialty boutiques, hotels, laundry & dry cleaning, and tools & hardware.

Areas of Expertise
Motion Pictures (film, television, animation), Video Games, Digital Content (apps, databases, websites), Data (computer programs, cybersecurity, privacy), Literary works (Book Publishing), Music and Lyrics, Music Streaming/Radio, International, Trademarks