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Intellectual Property · Global Coverage Buenos Aires · New York · Asia · Middle East
Boutique IP Firm · Est. 2003

Your Global IP.
Managed from
One Desk.

Trademark and patent protection across 100+ countries — handled by specialists, coordinated by a single project manager, delivered with boutique precision.

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100+Countries Covered
20+Years of Excellence
1Point of Contact
24hFiling on Request
One Power of Attorney — All Jurisdictions
Single Invoice · Transparent Fees
Filing within 24 Hours
Volume Discounts Available
Direct Partner Access
20+ Years in IP
Specialized IP Translators In-House
Why LIT‑IP

The boutique advantage.
Global scale.

We built LIT-IP around one principle: protecting your intellectual property globally should not require managing a dozen firms, invoices, or timelines.

01

Single Point of Contact

One dedicated project manager handles all your filings, prosecution, and renewals across every jurisdiction. You send one instruction — we coordinate the world.

02

Partner-Level Attention on Every Case

Every matter is overseen by our founding partners. No juniors handling your IP alone. You get two decades of specialized expertise on every filing.

03

Competitive, Transparent Fees

Boutique efficiency means lower overhead — savings we pass directly to our clients. Volume discounts for portfolio filings and ongoing prosecution mandates.

04

Fully Accountable Correspondent Network

Our vetted network of local attorneys operates under our direct supervision. We assume full responsibility for every filing in every country.

One order.
One hundred countries.

Everything managed end-to-end

  • Single instruction letter accepted
  • One Power of Attorney — all jurisdictions
  • Centralized in-house translation center
  • One consolidated invoice
  • 24-hour filing upon request
  • Proactive deadline management
  • Full portfolio reporting on demand
What We Do

Complete IP services.
Every jurisdiction.

From first filing to annual renewals, we manage the full lifecycle of your trademarks and patents across all target markets.

Trademark

Filing & Prosecution

End-to-end trademark registration in any country — search, filing, examination, and grant across all classes and jurisdictions.

  • Availability searches & clearance
  • National & Madrid Protocol filing
  • Office action responses
  • Opposition proceedings
  • Cancellation & invalidation
Trademark

Portfolio Management & Watch

Proactive monitoring, renewal tracking, and strategic reporting to keep your brand fully protected across all active markets.

  • Portfolio audit & valuation
  • Trademark watch services
  • Renewal management & alerts
  • Recordal of changes
  • Monthly portfolio status reports
Trademark

Defense & Enforcement

Strategic defense of your brand rights — oppositions, cancellations, cease & desist, and enforcement across all registries.

  • Opposition filings & responses
  • Cancellation actions
  • Cease & desist coordination
  • Infringement monitoring
  • Customs recordal
Patent

Filing & Prosecution

PCT entry to national phase and grant — full patent prosecution across LATAM, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

  • PCT national phase entry
  • National patent filing
  • Examination & office action responses
  • Divisional & continuation applications
  • Grant & publication management
Patent

Annuity & Renewal Management

We track every deadline in your patent portfolio — annuities, maintenance fees, and renewals across all jurisdictions. Nothing lapses.

  • Centralized annuity tracking
  • 90 / 60 / 30-day advance alerts
  • Payment coordination globally
  • Lapse prevention & recovery
  • Annual portfolio summary
Strategic

IP Strategy, Due Diligence & Translations

Strategic IP advice for market entry, M&A, fundraising, and FTO — plus specialized in-house IP translations in multiple languages.

  • IP strategy consultations
  • Freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches
  • Due diligence for M&A & fundraising
  • Patent & trademark translations (sworn)
  • Licensing strategy & agreements
Universities & Research

Universities & Research Institutions

Specialized IP services for academic institutions and R&D centers looking to protect and commercialize their innovations internationally.

  • Intellectual property filing
  • Patent & trademark strategy
  • Technology transfer & licensing
  • IP portfolio management
  • International prosecution
How It Works

Effortless for you.
Rigorous on our end.

From your first instruction to the final certificate — we manage every step. No complexity, no surprises.

01

Send Your Instruction

Email us your instruction letter — any format, any country. No lengthy onboarding required.

02

We Quote & Confirm

A transparent fee estimate within 24 hours. One invoice, all countries. No surprises.

03

We File & Manage

Your project manager coordinates all filings, translations, correspondents, and official fees.

04

You Stay Informed

Regular status updates and proactive alerts. We flag issues before they become problems.

Jurisdictions

Where we protect
your IP.

We specialize in the markets that matter most — regions where local expertise and trusted correspondent relationships are decisive.

Region 01

Latin America

Argentina · Brazil · Mexico · Colombia · Chile · Peru · Uruguay · Paraguay · Bolivia · Ecuador · Venezuela · Central America & Caribbean

Region 02

Asia Pacific

China · Japan · South Korea · India · Taiwan · Singapore · Thailand · Vietnam · Indonesia · Malaysia · Philippines · Hong Kong

Region 03

Middle East & Africa

UAE · Saudi Arabia · Egypt · Israel · Jordan · Kuwait · Qatar · Bahrain · Oman · Morocco · South Africa & more

Region 04

USA & Europe

United States (USPTO) · European Union (EUIPO) · United Kingdom · Switzerland · PCT / Madrid Protocol — worldwide

Who We Serve

Built for companies
that think globally.

Whether you manage a single brand or a portfolio of hundreds of patents, LIT-IP scales to your needs with precision and efficiency.

Law Firms & IP Departments

US and European law firms needing a single reliable correspondent for LATAM, Asia, and the Middle East. One PoA, one contact, full accountability. Your trusted extension in every jurisdiction.

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

High-volume patent prosecution across dozens of countries demands precision. We handle large patent portfolios — from PCT entry through grant and annuities — with dedicated project management and competitive fees.

Technology Companies

Startups and established tech firms entering new markets need IP protection before they launch. We build and manage your IP portfolio in every market you enter — fast, efficiently, cost-effectively.

Consumer Brands & Retail

Brands expanding across borders face trademark squatting and counterfeiting risks. We protect and enforce your brand identity globally — filing, watching, and defending in every key market.

Startups & Scale-Ups

Early-stage companies preparing for fundraising or M&A need a clean IP portfolio. We help you build it right from the start — strategically, affordably, and investor-ready.

International Companies Entering LATAM

Asian, European, and Middle Eastern companies expanding to Latin America trust LIT-IP as their bridge. We understand both worlds and make market entry straightforward from an IP perspective.

Universities & Research Institutions

Academic institutions and R&D centers looking to protect and commercialize their innovations internationally. Our Co-Directors at UTN’s IP Management Unit bring unique insight to the specific needs of universities and technology transfer offices.

Our Team

The people behind
every case.

LIT-IP combines founding partners with 20+ years of IP expertise, supported by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, attorneys, translators, and IP specialists across multiple countries.

Mariela Etchebaster

Mariela Etchebaster

Founding Partner · Trademark Specialist
Co-Director, IP Management Unit — National Technological University (UTN)

Over 25 years of experience in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and brand protection strategy across Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

  • Trademark Specialist since 1999
  • Sworn Translator (EN / ES)
  • Project Manager & Technology Valuator
  • Madrid Protocol & multi-jurisdiction expert
  • Co-Director, IP Management Unit — National Technological University (UTN)
Alejandra Azcarate

Alejandra Azcarate

Founding Partner · Patent Specialist
Co-Director, IP Management Unit — National Technological University (UTN)

Specialized in patent prosecution from filing to grant, PCT management, and annuity coordination across 100+ jurisdictions worldwide since 2001.

  • Patent Specialist since 2001
  • Sworn Translator (EN / ES)
  • PCT & national phase expert
  • Portfolio prosecution & annuity management
  • Co-Director, IP Management Unit — National Technological University (UTN)
Supporting Team

Patent Engineers

Technical specialists in pharma, biotech, electronics, software, and mechanical fields — supporting claim drafting and prosecution.

IP Translators

Sworn translators specializing in IP — patent claims, trademark filings, and legal documents in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and more.

Local IP Attorneys

Vetted correspondent attorneys in 100+ countries — all operating under LIT-IP supervision and our direct quality standards.

Project Managers & Paralegals

Experienced paralegals and docketing specialists managing case tracking, deadline monitoring, and client communications.

Ready to simplify your global IP?

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what you’ve built.

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Main Office

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Guaminí 6525, Wilde (1875)

Phone & WhatsApp

US: +1 (404) 410-2540WhatsApp: +54 9 11 5417-1999

Email

[email protected]

We Work With Clients From

USA · Europe · Asia · Middle East · Latin America

Instructions accepted in English and Spanish.

Response within 2 business hours.

Tell us about your IP needs and we’ll get back to you within 2 business hours. Include the countries involved, number of marks or patents, and any urgent deadlines.

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