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Luis C. Schmidt

Luis C. Schmidt joined Olivares & Cía. in 1991, becoming a partner three years later in 1994. Mr. Schmidt discovered his interest in Copyright law while working at Televisa, one of the largest broadcasting companies in the world.

He graduated in 1986 from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) holding a JD degree as well as a Masters in Intellectual Property Law from Franklin Pierce Law Center in the United States. He has furthered his postgraduate studies at other prestigious academic institutions, including Georgetown University, the University of Amsterdam and Universidad Panamericana. 

Mr. Schmidt is the author of over 100 articles in Intellectual Property law matters, a contributor to two books on copyright law and a regular lecturer out post-graduate level. He sits on the board of directors at Copyright World and has acted as both Secretary and President of the board of la Asociación Mexicana para la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (AMPPI) and the Mexican Group of the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AIPPI). 

Mr. Schmidt’s work at Olivares & Cia. is extensive, reaching most areas of media. He has a large practice in many industries, including film, tv and radio production, distribution, exhibition or broadcasting; music publishing and sound recording production, distribution and publishing; as well as software. He has specialized in protecting Intellectual Property rights on the Internet. 

Mr. Schmidt has received recommendations from Which Lawyer?, the Guide to the World’s Leading trademark experts and the Guide to the World’s Leading Patent Experts, Chambers LA and Who’s Who.