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David Santos Navas

David Santos Navas · International Trademark & IP AttorneyProtecting the Ideas That Build Your Business

I'm David Santos Navas, an intellectual property attorney with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs and companies secure their brands worldwide, from the United States and Europe to Asia and Latin America, specializing in International Trademarks and IP Contracts & Licensing.

David Santos Navas, intellectual property attorney
10+ years in IP law

Trademark & IP Services for Growing Brands

From the first trademark search to managing portfolios across multiple jurisdictions, I combine legal expertise with technology and efficient processes so clients get clear advice, fast turnaround and fair fees.

Trademark Registration

Latin America & Ecuador

Clearance searches, filing and prosecution before IP offices across Latin America and SENADI in Ecuador. Over 300 trademarks successfully registered in the region.

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IP Contracts & Disputes

Licensing, assignments and sale of IP assets, franchise systems, e-commerce agreements, oppositions and mediation of IP disputes in administrative, judicial and out-of-court stages.

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Trade·mark

(Noun)

/ ˈtreɪd.mɑːrk /

A sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one business from those of others. Often the most valuable asset a company owns, and the easiest to lose when it isn't protected in time. My work is making sure your name, logo and reputation belong to you, in every market where you do business.

Key figures

10+Years of experience in Intellectual Property law
300+Trademarks registered in Ecuador and Latin America
500+Trademark applications managed worldwide
#1Ranked legal professional in Ecuador on Workana
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About

David Santos Navas, Attorney at Law

I'm an Ecuadorian lawyer with a Master's degree in Intellectual Property and New Technologies from Universidad Austral (Buenos Aires) and more than ten years dedicated to IP since 2015. I currently serve as an Alternate Member of Ecuador's Collegiate Body for Intellectual Rights, and support U.S.-based firms with trademark search and registration in the United States and internationally.

I'm characterized by personalized service: every client works directly with me. I also build legal-tech tools in Python to automate searches, monitoring and filings, which keeps my practice fast, precise and cost-efficient.

  • Alternate Member, Collegiate Body for Intellectual Rights (Ecuador)
  • LL.M. in Intellectual Property & New Technologies, Universidad Austral
  • Bachelor of Law, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Professional Experience

  1. Mar 2025 – Present

    Alternate Member

    Collegiate Body for Intellectual Rights, Ecuador

  2. Mar 2025 – Present

    Legal Assistant

    Brand Diplomacy, USA

    Trademark search and registration in the United States.

  3. Apr 2024 – Present

    Paralegal

    iGERENT, LLC, USA

    International trademark search and registration in the UK, Canada, Singapore, Chile, Switzerland, Benelux and others.

  4. Jan 2023 – Present

    Owner & Principal Consultant

    Marcas Ecuador, Guayaquil

    IP strategy for national and international clients, focused on trademarks and distinctive signs.

  5. Jul 2017 – Dec 2022

    Associate Attorney

    Arosemena Burbano & Asociados, Guayaquil

    IP contracts, litigation, registration of all types of IP, sale of IP assets, mediation and franchise advisory.

  6. Jul 2017 – Present

    External Legal Consultant

    Santdev E-commerce, Guayaquil

    E-commerce contracts and organizational advisory focused on e-commerce and IP.

  7. Mar 2015 – Jun 2017

    Legal Assistant

    Arosemena Burbano & Asociados, Guayaquil

Client Reviews

5.0 23 reviews on Google
★★★★★
“Excellent service! They truly take ownership of the process and they're the only ones you don't have to chase for an answer or a result. Spot on, I highly recommend them.”
Kathy ArboledaGoogle review
★★★★★
“Very good service! Attorney David was always willing to help throughout the process. I recommend them, 10/10.”
Hector CrespoGoogle review
★★★★★
“Super professional service. They helped me register 6 trademarks for my companies. 100% recommended!”
AdriánNOVAMADERA Durán · Google review
★★★★★
“A responsible, attentive firm that keeps you up to date on your case. Communication is very effective, and they answer your questions clearly and simply.”
Daysi QuezadaGoogle review
★★★★★
“I'm on my second trademark registration and it's gone incredibly well. I just hand over the information and they resolve everything quickly.”
Daniel Vasconez MoscosoGoogle review
★★★★★
“Excellent service. Proactive and full of initiative in protecting the company's interests.”
Antonio GalarzaGoogle review

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you register my trademark outside Ecuador?

Yes. I handle trademark registration worldwide, including the United States (USPTO), the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, Benelux and Latin America. I've managed more than 500 trademark applications across multiple jurisdictions.

Do you file trademark applications with the USPTO?

Yes. U.S. trademark search, filing and follow-up are handled directly and through Global Trademark Services, the firm I founded for trademark registration in the USA and worldwide.

Why should I run a trademark search before filing?

A clearance search identifies identical or confusingly similar marks that could lead to a refusal or an opposition. Searching first saves filing fees and time, and helps you choose a mark that can actually be protected.

Do you work with clients outside Ecuador?

Yes. I work remotely with entrepreneurs and companies around the world, in English and Spanish, from my base in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

What IP services besides registration do you offer?

IP licensing and assignment agreements, sale of IP assets, franchise and e-commerce contracts, trademark oppositions, and mediation of IP disputes in administrative, judicial and out-of-court stages.

How do I get started?

Email [email protected] or message +1 561 543 5754 on WhatsApp with your brand name and the countries where you want protection.

Let's Protect Your Brand

Tell me about your business and the markets you're targeting. I'll reply within one business day with clear next steps and a fixed-fee quote.

[email protected] WhatsApp +1 561 543 5754

Based in Guayaquil, Ecuador · Available remotely worldwide