Nuestra Firma - Uhthoff

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Founded in 1905, Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C., has distinguished itself by tradition and experience in customer service. In its 117 years of existence and with the legacy of four generations since its creation, Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff, S.C., is consolidated as the most important firm in the field of Intellectual Property in Mexico.

With a proven formula for success, that mixes experience and youth on its staff, our firm is known for being the leading Intellectual Property law firm in Mexico. We are by far, the number one applicant for patent and trademark applications in our jurisdiction and have a successful track record of litigation, which fully places us as a leader in the enforcement of Intellectual Property rights, not only in our country but also around the world.

In recent years, we have become known as a firm that provides comprehensive business solutions to clients, seeking not only to acquire and protect their Intellectual Property rights, but also to those seeking assistance in using and exercising those rights, whether with corporate or transactional work, regulatory assistance, or alternatively, to provide some industry experience. We are recognized nationally and internationally, as a center that provides solutions to its clients.

Our strengths are, among others:

  • Focus on understanding the innovations of each client, as well as their commercial potential, to ensure the protection and acquisition of the appropriate rights;
  • We have additional experience in related legal fields, such as pharmaceutical and life sciences;
  • We are one of the few Mexican firms capable of designing and implementing comprehensive programs, for the acquisition and/or enforcement of Intellectual Property rights;
  • We obtain proven results in key fields of the pharmaceutical and electronic industry, as well as those related to biology and chemistry.
  • We have strong and close relationships with key officials in various government agencies (Customs, Attorney General's Office, Mexican Institute for Industrial Property, the National Copyright Institute) and the federal judiciary.
  • We are characterized by a strong tradition of innovation, aimed at exceeding the needs of our customers.
OUR HISTORY
1905
In 1905 the Mexican Patent and Trademark Agency was founded by Carlos Uhthoff Gorle, opening its first offices on Tacuba Street, in the Historic Center of Mexico City.
1905
1935
In 1935, having passed away his brother Carlos and 30 years after the firm was founded, Javier Uhthoff Gorle took the reins of the business, where personalized customer service and the internationalization of the firm were the main objectives.
1935
1946
In 1946 Bernardo Gómez Vega joined the firm as a lawyer, but it was when he was named partner and together with Javier Uhthoff Gorle, when they decided to reconfigure the firm, changing its name to Javier Uhthoff y Compañía.
1946
1952
In 1952, Alejandro Uhthoff Julvecourt joined the firm, and in 1963, upon being named a partner, the firm became what we now know as Uhthoff, Gómez Vega & Uhthoff.
1952
2023
In 2023, nearly 120 years after its foundation, the Uhthoff firm is internationally recognized for its personalized and excellent services, being considered one of the most important firms in Mexico and the world.
2023