Founding member of TRADEMARES (1966 – 2016†)
Attorney and Notary Public.
Admitted to the Costa Rican Bar Association in 1992.
Ernesto Gutiérrez, LL.M., was a founding member and a fundamental pillar of TRADEMARES, a firm to which he dedicated his professional life with commitment and vision.
Admitted to the Costa Rican Bar Association in 1992, his career was distinguished by impeccable ethics, extraordinary legal capacity, and a profound vocation for service.
Throughout his career, he left an indelible mark on the practice of Intellectual Property in the region. His commitment to excellence, his serenity in the face of challenges, and his human approach to the Law decisively influenced the firm’s culture, which continues to be inspired by his legacy.
Academic Background
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (2000)
Master in Patent, Trademark, Industrial Design, and Copyright Law, University of Alicante, Spain (1998)
Licentiate Degree in Law and Notary Public, Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, Costa Rica (1992)
Teaching and Public Contribution
Professor, Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, 1996–1997
Member of the Board of Directors of La República Newspaper, 1993–1995
Languages: Spanish, English, and Italian
His example continues to guide the purpose of TRADEMARES: to practice law with excellence, integrity, and humanity.