About
Alvaro Ramirez Bonilla is the managing and founding partner of B&R Latin America, he has more than 15 years of experience working in intellectual property and international business law in Colombia, as well as throughout Latin America via an extensive network of associates.
B&R Latina was formed in 2007 as one entrepreneur’s response to several clearly identified gaps in the services being offered by traditional Latin American IP firms. While most firms have become experts in their particular countries, international companies often view Latin America from a regional perspective and require coverage in several major jurisdictions at once. As an established Colombian firm serving multinational companies since 1999, we spent 10 years developing key relationships with IP experts across Latin America. When we opened our US business in 2011, we began expanding those relationships until we are now able to offer one-stop-shopping for IP protection in the region.
Work history
ALVARO has more than 15 years of experience working in intellectual property and international business law in Colombia, as well as throughout Latin America via an extensive network of associates. His strong academic credentials coupled with years of government experience have provided him with the unique ability to integrate public policy issues with business strategy and corporate development.
ONE STOP SOLUTION
B&R is able to offer one-stop-shopping for IP protection in the region. We have negotiated prices that are well below the average because we provide our local contacts with consistent work, allowing us to charge an average fee of just USD500 for trademark registration in all countries. Our model streamlines the process for clients, allowing one point of contact and fewer updates. We utilize online software to manage cases and are constantly introducing new features to further simplify the process. Most of our clients use B&R Latina on a regional basis to handle their work across Latin America.
Education and qualifications
International Development Law Organization
Certificate, Development Law
2005 – 2005
Located in Rome IDLO is an international intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countires, countries in economic transition and in those emerging from armed conflict.
Universidad de Los Andes
Masters, International Business Law
2004 – 2005
Universidad de Los Andes
Lawyer, Law and Business Administration
1995 – 2002
Universidad de Los Andes
Lawyer, Law and Business Administration
1995 – 2002
Universidad de los Andes (CL)
JD, Law and Business Administration
1995 – 2002
Université Robert Schuman (Strasbourg III)
Diploma, International and European Law
1997 – 1998
