Richelet Richelet

What Richelet Richelet does

Richelet & Richelet is an Argentine law firm founded in 1940 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, specializing in Industrial and Intellectual Property law. The firm is self-described as one of the oldest and largest specialized IP law firms in Argentina, offering a comprehensive 13-service practice covering trademarks, patents, utility models, industrial designs, copyrights, unfair competition, domain names, due diligence, sports law, trade secrets, plant varieties, litigation, licensing and technology transfer, geographical indications, and consumer law. Its work spans both administrative proceedings before Argentina's IP office (INPI) and judicial litigation in civil and criminal courts.

The firm operates as a pure professional services business with no proprietary technology platform. Service delivery relies on a small team of 13 professionals organized in departmental structure with experienced department heads and weekly senior-supervised brainstorming sessions. The firm maintains an extensive curated network of domestic and international correspondents, enabling it to coordinate cross-border IP portfolio management for foreign clients seeking Argentine protection and Argentine clients with international IP assets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with fees negotiated per engagement based on scope and complexity.

Client acquisition is driven entirely by reputation, referrals, professional relationships, and standing within the IP legal community, with no product-led or digital marketing motion. The firm is an active member of eight major IP associations, including AAAPI, AIPPI, INTA, LES, ASIPI, and IABA. The firm is privately held, has no funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, no management team listed, and no record of M&A activity or leadership changes.

Name

Richelet Richelet

Legal name

Richelet & Richelet

Website

https://richelet.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richelet & Richelet is a Buenos Aires-based Argentine law firm founded in 1940, specializing in Industrial and Intellectual Property law, serving local and foreign clients with trademark, patent, copyright, litigation, and licensing services via a 13-person team and global correspondent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK), IP Licensing, Transactions & Technology Transfer (BPAHAMAF), IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG), IP Valuation, Damages & Royalty Analysis (BPAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Trademark registration
• Patent prosecution
• IP litigation
• Licensing and technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Professional Services: The firm generates revenue through fees for specialized legal services in industrial and intellectual property law, including trademark and patent registration, litigation, enforcement, licensing, and advisory services. Services span both administrative and judicial proceedings, typically billed on a professional services basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Richelet & Richelet provides specialized legal services in Industrial and Intellectual Property law, covering the full IP lifecycle from registration and prosecution (trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, plant varieties, geographical indications) through monitoring and enforcement (litigation, licensing, technology transfer, domain names) to advisory services (due diligence, IP audits, competition defense, sports law, consumer law, and confidentiality). Founded in 1940, the firm serves local and foreign clients through its Buenos Aires headquarters and an extensive network of domestic and international correspondents.

Product overview

Richelet & Richelet is a full-service law firm specializing in Industrial and Intellectual Property law, founded in 1940 and based in Argentina. The firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of 13 interconnected legal service areas covering the complete IP lifecycle: from initial registration and prosecution (trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights, plant varieties, geographical indications) through monitoring and enforcement (litigation, licensing, technology transfer, domain names) to advisory services (due diligence, audits, competition defense, sports law, consumer law, and confidentiality). The firm maintains an extensive network of correspondents and associates both domestically and internationally to serve clients at local and global levels.

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Products and services

• Trademarks, Trade Dress and Commercial Names Services Comprehensive trademark protection services including searches, surveillance, national and international registration, administrative and judicial appeals against INPI denials, oppositions management, cancellation and nullity actions, civil and criminal enforcement, and ambush marketing protection. For companies and brands seeking trademark protection in Argentina and internationally.
• Patents, Utility Models and Industrial Designs Services Full patent and industrial design services including prior art searches, drafting and filing of patent applications, utility models and industrial designs in Argentina and internationally, third-party observations, cancellation and nullity actions, and civil/criminal patent enforcement. For inventors, companies, and R&D organizations seeking patent protection.
• Copyright and Related Rights Services Protection of literary and artistic works, copyright registration, software and database protection, judicial actions for invalidity and nullity, and civil/criminal enforcement of rights. For authors, software developers, and creative organizations.
• Unfair Competition and Competition Defense Services Advertising and comparative advertising counsel, competition defense, and approval of acquisition of intangible assets. For businesses facing competition-related legal challenges and regulatory approvals.
• Domain Names and Internet Services Domain name searches, registration and acquisition in Argentina and internationally, domain recovery, enforcement actions, and agreement drafting. For companies and brand owners needing domain name portfolio management.
• Due Diligence and Audits Services Verification and evaluation of intangible assets and valuation services for intellectual property portfolios. For companies conducting M&A transactions, IP audits, or strategic IP valuations.
• Sports Law Services Sports marketing legal assistance, and protection and enforcement of rights for athletes and sports entities. For athletes, sports organizations, and sports marketing companies.
• Industrial Secrets and Confidentiality Services Drafting confidentiality and non-competition agreements, and protection and enforcement of trade secrets. For companies needing to protect confidential business information and trade secrets.
• Plant Varieties Services Seed and plant variety registration applications, administrative appeals and judicial challenges against denials, cancellation and nullity actions, and enforcement. For agricultural and biotech companies developing new plant varieties.
• Litigation and Conflict Resolution Services Full litigation services in IP and related matters in civil and criminal jurisdictions, trademark piracy combat, precautionary measures, border and customs measures, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and execution of awards and judicial decisions. For clients needing IP dispute resolution in Argentine courts.
• Licensing and Technology Transfer Services Drafting of know-how, licensing, technology transfer, distribution, agency, franchise, publishing, sponsorship, software and other agreements, contract registration, and contract enforcement. For companies and inventors commercializing IP through licensing arrangements.
• Geographical Indications and Denominations of Origin Services Application filing, registration acquisition, and enforcement for geographical indications and appellations of origin. For producers, regional associations, and agricultural organizations seeking GI protection.
• Consumer Law Services Defense against claims from official bodies and enforcement of consumer rights against product or service providers. For businesses facing consumer protection claims or seeking to enforce consumer rights.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AAAPI (Asociación Argentina de Agentes de la Propiedad Industrial)coreOthersProfessional membership association of industrial property agents in Argentina. Richelet & Richelet maintains active membership, contributing to and benefiting from the professional network and industry standards of the Argentine IP community.
• CPACF (Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal)coreOthersThe Public Bar Association of the City of Buenos Aires, a mandatory professional body for attorneys practicing in the capital. Membership provides professional accreditation and standing within the Buenos Aires legal community.
• CACF (Colegio de Abogados de la Capital Federal)coreOthersLawyers' Association of the Federal Capital, providing professional development, networking, and representation for attorneys in Buenos Aires.
• AIPPI (Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Industrielle)coreOthersInternational Association for the Protection of Industrial Property — a global organization dedicated to the development and improvement of IP law worldwide. Membership enables Richelet to stay connected with international IP law developments and practitioners.
• INTA (International Trademark Association)coreOthersA global organization of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related IP. INTA membership provides access to global trademark resources, conferences, and professional networking.
• LES (Licensing Executives Society)coreOthersAn international organization of licensing executives and IP professionals focused on the licensing and transfer of technology. Membership supports Richelet's technology transfer and licensing practice.
• ASIPI (Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual)coreOthersInter-American Association of Intellectual Property, a regional organization bringing together IP professionals from across the Americas to promote the protection and development of IP rights in the hemisphere.
• IABA (Interamerican Bar Association)coreOthersAn association of lawyers and legal organizations across the Americas that promotes the rule of law and professional cooperation. Membership supports cross-border legal professional connections and referral networks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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