MELISSA STIMSON

Senior Associate
melissastimson@mersanlaw.com
Biography

Attorney specializing in intellectual property. Her practice includes trademark protection and enforcement, portfolio management, and representation before the relevant authorities.

She holds a law degree from the Universidad Católica «Nuestra Señora de la Asunción» (2001). She completed the 9th Intensive Postgraduate Course in Intellectual Property at the University of Buenos Aires (2008) and a course in Applied Environmental Law at the National University of Asunción (2013). She is a registered intellectual property agent.

She is a member of the Paraguayan Association of Intellectual Property Agents (APAPI) and the International Trademark Association (INTA).

Practice Areas
  • Intellectual Property.
Education
  • Law degree, 2001. Faculty of Legal and Diplomatic Sciences, “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción” Catholic University.

     

  • 9th Intensive Postgraduate Courses in Intellectual Property. University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2008.

     

  • Course in Applied Environmental Law. National University of Asunción, 2013.
Languages
Spanish | English
Memberships and Associations
  • Paraguayan Association of Intellectual Property Agents (APAPI).
  • International Trademark Association (INTA).
  • Intellectual Property Agent.
Other Academic and Professional Activities
  • Member of the Emerging Issues Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA).
  • Member of the Latin American Trademark Office Relations Subcommittee of the International Trademark Association (INTA), 2013.
  • Emerging Issues Committee, 2018.
  • Non-Traditional Trademarks Committee, 2020.
  • Committee on Famous and Well-Known Trademarks, 2022.