/ IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes Alessandri in the 2026 Edition
July 2, 2026The international guide IAM Patent 1000 once again recognized Alessandri in the Silver – Firms category and highlighted three of the firm’s professionals as Recommended Individuals.
IAM Patent 1000 is a specialized international guide that identifies the most prominent firms and professionals in the field of patents, based on a research process that includes interviews with clients, attorneys, and industry experts.
In the 2026 edition of the ranking, Alessandri was once again recognized in the Silver – Firms category. Additionally, Rodrigo Velasco Alessandri and Santiago Ortúzar were recognized in the Gold category, while Fernando López was recognized in the Silver category within the Recommended Individuals section.
“Alessandri has a well-established, multidisciplinary intellectual property team, recognized for providing high-quality advice with a commercial focus and a strong international perspective. Combining legal and technical expertise, the group excels at designing tailored and efficient strategies, backed by extensive experience advising both local and international clients, including multinationals, universities, and innovative companies in sectors such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Its comprehensive approach—ranging from the early identification and protection of inventions to the development and safeguarding of portfolios—positions the firm as a strategic partner in the management of intangible assets.
Leading the team is Rodrigo Velasco Alessandri, managing partner of the technology and IP areas, who brings a broad practice spanning licensing, contracts and disputes involving trademarks, patents, domain names and data protection. His versatility across both contentious and transactional matters makes him a key adviser on complex, tech-driven mandates.
Alongside him, Santiago Ortúzar is a central figure in the patent and innovation practice, specialising in global protection and licensing strategies for companies, universities and inventors. He is also a seasoned litigator, with notable successes in patent disputes.
Complementing the team’s technical strength, Fernando López brings solid experience in drafting and filing patents, as well as in prior art analysis for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs. His training at the European Patent Office provides valuable international insight that strengthens the protection strategies developed by the firm.”
