Firm overview · SPI Américas
We protect the value of your business
SPI Américas integrates market knowledge with legal, regulatory and intellectual property capabilities to support companies at every stage of their growth. We go beyond execution: we analyze, anticipate risks and give you certainty.
The essentials
Key findings
- 014 areasof expertise under one roof: IP, regulatory, corporate and business development.See it
- 023 stageswe cover: structuring, operations, and protection and expansion.See it
- 036 reasonscompanies give for trusting us, from 30+ years of practice to long-term relationships.See it
- 041 contactfor multiple markets, without multiplying complexity.See it
- 0524 countriesin a single regulatory market-entry strategy we designed for a multinational.See it
- 06120 countrieswhere we registered the trademark of a Colombian client.See it
- 076 stepsin our working method, from assessment to closing and evaluation.See it
- 085 formatsof SPI Academia: newsletter, webinars, training, 1:1 meetings and academic forums.See it
- 096 leadersyou will work with, across regulatory, IP and legal operations.See it
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What we offer
- We design tailored solutions. Each strategy starts from your product, your market and your goals.
- We support you from structuring through operations. The same team that plans the entry manages the filings and keeps them alive.
- Our multidisciplinary team combines technical, scientific and legal expertise. Regulatory specialists, scientists and attorneys work the same case.
- We anticipate risks and enable strategic decisions. You see the regulatory and IP risks before they become delays or costs.
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We protect and manage your intangible assets
- Intellectual PropertyTrademarks, patents and their defense before the SIC and abroad.
- Regulatory AffairsHealth registrations, labeling and post-market obligations before INVIMA and across Latin America.
- Corporate LawCompany formation, contracts and compliance to operate in Colombia.
- Business DevelopmentMarket entry, partner search and valuable business connections.
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We support you at every stage of the process
- Regulatory due diligence for products and portfolios in selected markets.
- Design of regulatory pathways based on the client's objectives.
- Identification of regulatory compliance risks and gaps.
- Design and implementation of legal strategies to protect intangible assets in relevant jurisdictions.
- A to Z support in intellectual property, regulatory affairs, corporate law and business development.
- Management, administration and maintenance of processes throughout their lifecycle.
- Monitoring of regulatory updates and relevant regulatory changes.
- Establishing valuable connections with business partners.
- General and specialized regulatory training for clients across all key areas.
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Why companies trust us
- More than 30 years of experience
- Global presence and experience
- Global vision with local expertise
- Clear and honest communication
- Proven track record in highly complex cases
- Long-term relationships with our clients
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Enabling global expansion through regulatory strategy
International expansion is not about replicating a registration process; it is about adapting a global strategy to the specific requirements of each market. Each region has different regulatory frameworks, authorities, market access requirements and local representation needs.
Beyond submissions and modifications
- Approval of new ingredients
- Labeling compliance
- Label harmonization
- Laboratory testing
- Legal representation
- Other regulatory services
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Some of our relevant experience
- +15,000
- registrations
- +120
- countries
- +33
- years protecting entrepreneurial dreams
Regulatory · 24 countriesInternational regulatory expansion
Our team designed the regulatory strategy for a global multinational as part of its market entry across 24 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, for food, cosmetics and hygiene products. Our execution enabled the client to meet its commercial timeline.
Intellectual property · EUEuropean Union trademark strategy
We advised on the extension and registration of a trademark in the European Union, with a registration strategy aligned with the client's expansion goals. The process strengthened the brand's presence in international markets, reduced the risk of conflicts and reinforced its global positioning.
Regulatory · INVIMAINVIMA sanction proceedings
We represented a client in sanction proceedings before INVIMA. With the right legal and regulatory strategy, the authority issued only a formal warning, avoiding financial penalties and limiting the reputational impact.
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How we work
We work with technical rigor and a business-oriented approach. Every case follows the same method.
- Step 1Clear assessmentRisks and opportunities, before any filing.
- Step 2Structured implementationA plan with owners, documents and dates.
- Step 3Management before authorities and third partiesWe file, follow up and represent you.
- Step 4Response to requestsObservations, requirements and follow-ups answered on time.
- Step 5Ongoing monitoringPeriodic reporting so you always know where each process stands.
- Step 6Closing and evaluationResults reviewed against the objectives we set at the start.
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SPI Academia: timely and relevant information
Regulations are constantly changing. Our role is to anticipate, interpret and explain what truly impacts your business, through a program called SPI Academia.
- Regulatory newsletter
- Specialized webinars and seminars
- Corporate training
- Strategic 1:1 meetings
- Participation in international academic forums
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A multidisciplinary team to support you
Disciplines
- Intellectual property attorneys
- Regulatory specialists
- Corporate attorneys
- Technical and scientific experts
Álvaro RincónManaging Director
Isabel SanínDirector of Regulatory Affairs
Ana De la OssaHead of Global Operations
Mauricio CortésRegulatory Affairs Coordinator (Colombia)
Eduardo DoradoIntellectual Property Commercial Coordinator
Luisa ParraLegal Operations Coordinator
Let's talk
How would you like us to support you?
Write to contacto@spiamericas.com, call +57 601 620 4920 or visit us at Calle 123 #7-51, Office 902, Bogotá.