Established in 1942, Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque (HPCD) has over 75 years of experience. Our firm has been a pioneer and a leader in intellectual property services in Venezuela and one of the most recognized names in the market with a strong international reach. We continue innovating by adding new practice areas, such as life sciences & healthcare, sports law, media & entertainment, data protection and advice on start-ups, among others, covering a wide range of specialized services as a full practice IP firm. We seek client satisfaction by providing quality personalized services, understanding clients’ business needs and being their trusted advisors and allies in the development and protection of their IP portfolios and related work in Venezuela, Latin America the Caribbean, and the rest of the world. Our firm is held in very high regard, standing head and shoulders above much of its competitors with a team of 14 specialized and experienced attorneys and 2 patent engineers, combining extensive knowledge while covering all areas of intellectual property.