Mario Ruiz

Meet Mario:

Mario is a lawyer with a solid background in the corporate field, with a particular focus on Intellectual Property. His practice focuses on the registration and protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights, as well as on the enforcement and defense of laws in these areas. He has successfully counseled a wide range of both national and international companies, ensuring the effective protection of their intangible assets.

He is also recognized for his expertise in personal data protection, offering innovative solutions tailored to current regulations, reflecting his commitment to digital innovation and data management in a legally complex environment. His comprehensive approach covers everything from initial consulting to practical implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance and information security for national and international companies. As a lawyer specializing in this field with a solid academic background, Mario combines deep legal knowledge with advanced skills in data management and analysis. He excels in effectively advising companies on compliance with privacy regulations, cybersecurity, proactive responsibility, and designing strategies that not only mitigate legal risks but also promote responsible innovation. With a proactive and solution-oriented approach, Mario is committed to ensuring that clients not only seek to comply with current laws but also maximize the value of their data in an ethical and secure manner. 

Additionally, Mario has significant experience in regulatory affairs and consumer advocacy. He has successfully managed the obtaining of sanitary registrations, mandatory sanitary notifications and operating permits for companies in various sectors. His ability to handle pricing and litigation matters has been instrumental for his clients in resolving disputes and regulatory compliance.

In the corporate field, he offers expert advice on the incorporation of companies, business techniques and consultancy in corporate matters. His ability to understand each client’s specific needs and tailor effective legal solutions has earned him an outstanding reputation in the legal community.

Mario has also been actively involved in drafting legislation and in the building strategic relationships with government authorities.

He combines deep technical knowledge with a proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver tangible results for his clients in strategic areas such as Intellectual Property, regulatory law, pharmaceutical law, and personal data protection, positioning him as a comprehensive and reliable lawyer in his field.

Experience

• Mario possesses a set of distinctive strengths that make him stand out in his professional field. His deep knowledge, organization, and experience in Intellectual Property position him as an expert in the registration and protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. He is skilled in the enforcement and application of the law in these areas, ensuring maximum security and compliance for his clients.

• In the regulatory and consumer protection field, he demonstrates an exceptional ability to handle complex legal issues, standing out for his meticulous approach and his skill in resolving disputes and establishing regulatory strategies effectively.

• His commitment to excellence is reflected in its ability to offer innovative solutions aligned with current regulations in the areas of his expertise.

• He is distinguished by his ability to provide comprehensive advice on company incorporation process, business strategies and corporate counseling. His personalized, client-oriented approach ensures that each legal solution is tailored specifically to his clients’ needs and goals, establishing long-term relationships of trust.

• Mario’s strengths include his deep technical knowledge, his ability to solve complex problems, his commitment to excellence, his prompt and effective communication and trust he builds with his clients. He is recognized for his integrity, impeccable work ethic, and ability to deliver effective and strategic results, which benefit his clients in a dynamic and competitive legal environment.

Formation

• Lawyer (JD) of the Courts and Tribunals of the Republic of Ecuador from the Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Ecuador.
• Higher Specialization in Business Law from the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.
• Master’s Degree in Business Law from the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.
• Master’s degree in Data Management and Technological Innovation from the University of Barcelona (OBS), Spain.

Memberships

• Member of the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).
• Member of the Ecuadorian Association for the Protection of Personal Data (AEPDP).
• Forum of Lawyers of the Council of the Judiciary.

Certifications/Other

• Certification in Digital Economy, Law and Society: Towards Digital Rights, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.
• Certification in the International Data Privacy Program, Universidad Austral de Argentina, Argentina.