Carla Ferrari Lugo, Esq.
Shareholder, President of Ferrari Law PSC
Ms. Ferrari-Lugo obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology, magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus and a juris doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico. She also holds Master of Laws in Intellectual Property Law from The George Washington University School of Law.
She is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; and the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Ms. Ferrari is also admitted to practice in patent cases before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is also authorized to practice Notarial law in Puerto Rico.
Ms. Ferrari-Lugo's practice includes general civil and commercial corporate and consulting, concentrating her experience on intellectual property issues and creditors bankruptcy. In addition to her private practice, she currently serves as legal counsel for the Municipality of San Juan (2013 to present). She served as trademark examiner in the Puerto Rico Trademark Office (2010-2016). She is also an Adjunct Professor of Trademark Law at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and regularly lectures on intellectual property issues in continuing legal education seminars.
Member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the International Trademark Association. She is also a founding member of the Asociación de Profesionales de la Propiedad Intelectual de Puerto Rico.
She is admitted to practice before the courts of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; and the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Ms. Ferrari is also admitted to practice in patent cases before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is also authorized to practice Notarial law in Puerto Rico.
Ms. Ferrari-Lugo's practice includes general civil and commercial corporate and consulting, concentrating her experience on intellectual property issues and creditors bankruptcy. In addition to her private practice, she currently serves as legal counsel for the Municipality of San Juan (2013 to present). She served as trademark examiner in the Puerto Rico Trademark Office (2010-2016). She is also an Adjunct Professor of Trademark Law at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and regularly lectures on intellectual property issues in continuing legal education seminars.
Member of the Puerto Rico Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and the International Trademark Association. She is also a founding member of the Asociación de Profesionales de la Propiedad Intelectual de Puerto Rico.
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Recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year 2022 in the Intellectual Property Law area of practice.
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CAROL O. COLÓN CORTÉS Administrator | Trademarks & Copyright Paralegal Mrs. Colón is our firm’s administrator and trademark and copyright paralegal. She is a highly efficient paralegal professional who is client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients. Mrs. Colón has the ability to work accurately, dealing confidently with daily challenges and conflicting priorities. Mrs. Colón manages our client’s trademarks and copyright portfolios, and she works side by side with our clients to assist them in the process of complying with all requirements related to their applications for registration and the maintenance of their registered trademarks. |
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ELBA S. MÉNDEZ VÉLEZ Administrative Assistant | Bankruptcy & Notarial Paralegal Mrs. Méndez serves as the main point of contact for the firm. She understands the importance of communicating with the client and providing them with the deserved attention and loyalty. Mrs. Méndez is also the head of the bankruptcy department in our firm. She manages our customer’s cases before the Bankruptcy Court, giving special attention to Proof of Claims and Payment Plans. She is also the firm's legal assistant in notarial and civil matters. |
