As of May 1, 2018, the Venezuelan firms Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez and Markven Propiedad Intelectual have merged. The joined firms will be known as Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez.

Internationally renowned as a leader in Intellectual Property law, Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez has excelled for more than 35 years. In addition to trademark, copyright and patent law protection and enforcement, the firm’s expertise includes other areas related to the protection of intangible assets such as Advertising Law, Entertainment and Internet & Social Media.

The Markven team, led by its founding partner, Barbarita Guzman, is well respected for its solid trademark practice. According to Ms. Guzman, who will be a partner in Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez, “I am delighted to expand the depth and breadth of both our practices by merging our firms.”

“Both firms share the same vision and values, which has led to a seamless union. We look forward to working together to achieve our common goals and delivering incomparable service to our clients in this new phase,” noted Ricardo Alberto Antequera, managing partner of Antequera Parilli & Rodriguez.

In this new chapter of Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez, we will continue our good work for our clients, always with the goal of rendering a reliable and efficient service with the highest quality standards.