Turning technologyinto protected value.

At Covarrubias, we are Chile’s leading patent firm for sectors characterised by a high degree of technical complexity, such as the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, mining, electronics and robotics industries. Our team comprises specialist lawyers and engineers who work together throughout the entire process, from conducting prior art searches to defending applications before the examiner.

Sensitive and confidential information is of strategic importance to businesses; trade secrets are an effective mechanism for protecting formulas, processes, algorithms, databases and business strategies. We advise on the design and implementation of an information-protection culture, from contracts to internal protocols.

We advise companies, universities, research centres and start-ups on structuring licensing, co-development, knowledge-transfer and technology-spin-off agreements in Chile and Latin America. We turn innovation assets — patents, software, know-how, databases — into marketable assets.

Covarrubias is one of Chile's most recognised trademark firms. We manage local and international trademark portfolios for consumer goods, pharmaceutical, technology and luxury clients — from initial registration through litigation — with direct coverage in Chile and expert coordination across Latin America.

We advise on the registration, monitoring and enforcement of domain names in Chile (.CL) and internationally (.COM, gTLDs), including cybersquatting disputes and WIPO proceedings. With direct coverage in Chile and Latin American coordination, we help companies secure their digital presence without gaps.

We advise companies on data protection and cybersecurity compliance, from policies, contracts and governance frameworks to incident response and third-party risk management. We implement practical solutions that protect information, strengthen business continuity and facilitate regulatory compliance.

We advise technology, software and fintech companies, as well as organisations that develop or adopt artificial intelligence, on contracts, intellectual property, data, regulation and governance models. We translate complex technologies and business models into clear legal frameworks that enable innovation, scaling and risk management.

We advise companies that offer products and services via digital channels on terms and conditions, consumer protection, advertising, marketplaces, payments, subscriptions and data usage. We design contractual and compliance frameworks that cover the entire digital experience, from electronic contracting to claims management and relations with platforms.

We advise on the protection, management and enforcement of copyright in Chile for the creative industries, software development, artificial intelligence, music, audiovisual and the arts. Our team combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of the digital and creative environments in which these rights operate today.

We advise agencies, advertisers, influencers and brands on the use of imagery, compliance with advertising regulations and the negotiation of sponsorship deals.

We advise pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetic, food, veterinary and agrochemical companies on obtaining registrations and authorisations before the ISP, ANAMED and other Chilean health authorities. We integrate regulatory advisory with the product's IP strategy: patents, trademarks and data exclusivity.

We represent our clients in civil, criminal and administrative litigation relating to intellectual property, unfair competition and free competition, before both ordinary and specialised courts.