Welcome to Fernández Secco & Asociados,
we are a leading law and tax firm in Uruguay
The heart of our services
More than 40 years of experience in the market have made us a reference point in Uruguay and abroad.
Our firm is made up of a recognized group of professionals who provide services in the legal, accounting, tax, and notarial areas.
Our organizational culture promotes hard work, in a young and interdisciplinary work environment, which allows us to offer an integral service of excellence.
Our effort to understand and adapt to the changing needs of our clients has made us a strategic ally to promote the development and growth of startups, national and multinational companies doing business in Uruguay


Memberships
We are members of an international network of professionals Allinial Global

Recognition
Throughout the years, Fernández Secco & Asociados, has been recognized by prestigious international publications of the sector.
Our service attitude and international reach have earned us constant international recognition from renowned publications such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Managing Intellectual Property and Word Trademark Review.

Ranking: The Legal 500 Uruguay > Intellectual property Tier 2
Intellectual Property: Fernández Secco & Asociados
Leading Individuals: Agustina Fernández Giambruno - Fernández Secco & Asociados.
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/


Ranking: ChambersPropiedad Intelectual - Líder Agustina Fernández
Band 2
What the team is known for
Fernández Secco & Asociados is an established intellectual property practice offering notable activity in the contentious IP space. Its solid team is particularly skilled at handling patent issues, as well as trade mark registration, opposition and annulment proceedings. It also boasts additional expertise advising clients from the retail and fashion industries on anti-counterfeiting mandates, as well as counselling on promotional materials and advertising.
Strengths
"Fernández Secco & Asociados is a good firm that is focused on traditional IP work."
Notable practitioners
Agustina Fernández Giambruno is frequently retained by clients to advise on patent and trade mark mandates, as well as for her expertise in the anti-counterfeiting arena. An impressed interviewee enthuses: "Agustina Fernández Giambruno is doing a good job in Uruguay's intellectual property space."
https://chambers.com/department/fernandez-secco-asociados-intellectual-property-latin-america-9:34:226:1:236126


Ranking: Leaders League Intellectual property / Trademark prosecution / Patent prosecution - Líder Agustina Fernández
https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-trademark-prosecution-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay, https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-patent-prosecution-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay + Intellectual property / Trademark prosecution / Patent prosecution - Líder Agustina Fernández


Ranking: Leaders League Intellectual property / Enforcement & anti-counterfeiting actions/ IP litigation- Excelente Agustina Fernández
https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-enforcement-anti-counterfeiting-actions-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay, https://www.leadersleague.com/en/rankings/intellectual-property-ip-litigation-ranking-2022-law-firm-uruguay + Intellectual property / Enforcement & anti-counterfeiting actions/ IP litigation- Excelente Agustina Fernández


Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Leading Individuals Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Leading Individuals Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno.


Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Paula Porteiro
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Paula Porteiro.


Ranking: The Legal 500 Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Sofía Sierra
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Propiedad Intelectual - Rising Star Dra. Sofía Sierra


Ranking: The Legal 500 Tier 1 de estudios de Propiedad Intelectual de nuestro país.
https://www.legal500.com/c/uruguay/intellectual-property/ + Tier 1 de estudios de Propiedad Intelectual de nuestro país.
Fernández Secco & Asociados is a go-to firm for trade mark and patent portfolio management, and handles the full gamut of other IP matters, from copyrights and domain names to industrial designs and unfair competition. Litigation is also routinely handled in each discipline; practice co-head Agustina Fernández Giambruno's advice to Bayer on a dispute with the patent office was a recent highlight in that respect. Fernández coordinates the IP litigation department and handles portfolio management, while strong support comes from associates Paula Porteiro and Sofía Sierra.telectual de nuestro país.telectual de nuestro país.
Practice head(s):
Gonzalo Fernández Secco; Isabel Fernández Requena; Agustina Fernández Giambruno
Testimonials
‘They have a very experienced and focused team, which provides clear and practical advice.‘
‘The team responds immediately to our issues, which we value very much. In addition, the service is really excellent, as well as the human warmth with which they attend us permanently. Even when colleagues from abroad ask for references, we do not hesitate to recommend them.
‘‘I have a fluid relationship with Agustina Fernández, Gonzalo Fernández Secco and Isabel Fernández. All of the professionals are always available for our consultations, which they attend with speed and professionalism. In addition, they adapt to subjects of different degrees of complexity and always offering their service of excellence. I would also highlight Paula Porteiro.‘


Ranking: ChambersPropiedad Intelectual - Agustina Fernández
@chambersandpartners es uno de los principales rankings globales que clasifica y evalúa a las firmas de abogados de la región es uno de los principales rankings globales que clasifica y evalúa a las firmas de abogados de la región
Un comentarista describe a la Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernandez Giambruno como “muy inteligente” y agrega que “logra obtener excelentes resultados”. Un entrevistado diferente la avala como “joven, valiente y muy conocedora”. Brinda habitualmente a los clientes asesoramiento sobre patentes y marcas comerciales, además de ofrecer su experiencia en la lucha contra la falsificación.
Sobre Fernandez Secco
Un entrevistado elogia a la firma por ofrecer “un servicio muy bueno y personalizado”, y agrega: “Tengo una muy buena impresión de ellos. Siempre están actualizados y brindan una visión amplia y rápida de asuntos importantes de propiedad intelectual.”


Ranking: IP STARS (Managing IP)Trade mark star 2021 + Isabel Fernandez Requena
Trade mark star 2021 + Isabel Fernandez Requena


Ranking: IP STARSPatent star 2021+ Trade mark star 2021 - Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernández Giambruno
Patent star 2021+ Trade mark star 2021 - Dra. Esc. Agustina Fernández Giambruno


Ranking: IP STARSPatent (2021)+ Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Patent (2021)+ Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados


Ranking: IP STARSTrade mark (2021) + Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Trade mark (2021) + Highly Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados


Ranking: IP STARSCopyright & related rights (2020) + Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados
Copyright & related rights (2020) + Recommended- Fernandez Secco & Asociados


Ranking: World Trademark Review
Fernandez Secco & Asociados
“Combinando un conocimiento profundo sobre Propiedad Intelectual, Derecho Fiscal y Comercial, Fernandez Secco brinda un asesoramiento a las marcas desde una perspectiva pragmática y orientada a los negocios”.


Ranking: World Trademark Review Gonzalo Fernández Secco
Su equipo de Propiedad Intelectual se encuentra integrado por “expertos del comercio”, liderado por el impulso y la visión de su socio fundador, Gonzalo Fernández Secco, quien hace que “agregar valor” sea su misión, especialmente en escenarios de litigios y transacciones.


Ranking: World Trademark Review Agustina Fernández Giambruno
La estrella en ascenso, Agustina Fernández Giambruno, “permanece receptiva y clara con sus clientes en asuntos complicados” y es a menudo buscada por empresas emergentes.


Ranking: World Trademark Review Isabel Fernández Requena
Como directora de registros de marcas, Isabel Fernández Requena, es fundamental para el buen funcionamiento en conjunto del estudio.
