Fredy Sanchez - IP Lawyer, Merino & Associates

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Work Background

Simon Bolivar UniversityIP Director

Jan. 2019Responsibilities: - Management of the university's IP asset portfolio - Protection and transfer of research outcomes - Defense and litigation of exclusive rights Achievements: - Increased the university's equity value by managing a portfolio of over 30 patents and 40 trademarks. - Reduced decision and operation times for intellectual property assets by 85% through the establishment and leadership of the Intellectual Property Committee. - Raised awareness of intellectual property issues by founding and managing the Intellectual Property Repository. - Supervised intellectual property aspects in nationally funded projects, currently encompassing 21 ongoing projects. Skills: - Law - Alternative Dispute Resolution - English - Problem Solving - Contract Negotiation - Intellectual Property - Analytical Skills - Legal Consulting - Copyright - Trademarks - Contract Law - Legal Advice

MERINO & ASOCIADOSManaging Partner

Apr. 2020ColombiaResponsibilities: - Establish and lead the execution of the firm's overall strategy, ensuring its sustainable growth and profitability. - Oversee the firm's daily operations, including the implementation of efficient processes, resource management, supervision of legal practices, and ensuring high-quality client service. - Lead the firm's team, including lawyers, support staff, and strategic partners. - Ensure the firm complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Additionally, identify and manage risks that could affect the firm, including legal, financial, and reputational risks. Achievements: - Managed and handled over 70 patents in the last year, and more than 400 trademarks. - Achieved absolute effectiveness in litigation and defensive administrative actions. Skills: - Law - Alternative Dispute Resolution - Problem Solving - Legal Consulting - Contract Law - Legal Advice

Merino & AsociadosManaging Partner

Apr. 2020Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Universidad Simon Bolivar de BarranquillaDirector de innovación

Mar. 2020

Barranquilla Chamber of CommerceIP Consultant

Apr. 2015 - Nov. 2022Responsibilities: - Strengthening the city's business fabric through the implementation of IP strategies. - Registration and non-registrable protection of various intangible assets. - Advising entrepreneurs and general affiliates of the Chamber of Commerce. - Pedagogical activities such as workshops and conferences for the education of the business community in IP. Achievements: - Implemented regional strategies to serve over 200 SMEs in intellectual property matters, covering a wide range from copyright to various industrial property processes. - Achieved the registration of over 300 trademarks, including surveillance procedures and defensive actions for them. - Executed several franchise programs with local businesses at the regional and national levels. Skills: - Law - Legal Consulting - Contract Law - Legal Advice

Cámara de Comercio de BarranquillaAsesor de Propiedad Intelectual

Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2020

Universidad Simon Bolivar de BarranquillaAsesor Propiedad Intelectual

Feb. 2014 - Mar. 2020

CIENTECH CORPIP Senior

Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2018Responsibilities: • Execute all IP processes for assets according to their stage and purpose, including but not limited to identification, protection, creation of contractual structures, defense, and monitoring. • Evaluate the potential of inventions and discoveries for IP protection. • Identify opportunities for the licensing or sale of IP. • Provide training and education on IP to researchers, students, and other allied staff members of the Corporation. • Manage all IP-related contracts, including license agreements, material transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other IP-related agreements. Achievements: - Managed the patenting and commercialization processes of over 60 technologies, driving a 44% expansion in technology transfer indicators. - Supported more than 50 startups in the identification and management of their technology packages, significantly increasing the companies' intangible value. - Supervised the intellectual property of over 10 programs implemented with public funds, guiding an investment of USD 2,000,000 at a national level. Skills: - Law - Legal Consulting - Contract Law - Intellectual Property Management - Technology Transfer - Training and Education in IP

Universidad Autónoma del CaribeCoordinador de Propiedad Intelectual

Aug. 2014 - Feb. 2015

CLAIM S.A.Especialista de Marcas

Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2013

Ministerio de Justicia de CubaEspecialista en Asesoramiento

Oct. 2010 - Apr. 2012

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