COUNSEL
Paulina Rius
TEAM
Paulina Rius is a lawyer specialized in intellectual property and entertainment, with more than 20 years of experience. Through her career, she has worked in prestigious law firms in both Mexico and Europe, advising clients in various regions including Latin America, the United States and Europe. She has more than six years of experience in the entertainment industry, focusing particularly on talent representation and audiovisual matters.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
She is an expert litigator in intellectual property, entertainment law, talent representation and audiovisual matters, which has generated a high and very positive impact among various clients and companies in the Mexican and international entertainment industry in recent years.
Spanish and English
- Completed a program for Foreign Lawyers at Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., Dallas, Texas (currently incorporated into K&L Gates)
- Accredited as an Aspiring Public Commercial Notary (Corredor Público) by the Ministry of Economy
- Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Anáhuac, Mexico.
- Master of Laws in Patents, Trademarks and Copyright, Universidad de Alicante, Spain.
- Master of Laws in Entertainment Law: Audiovisual Industry, Music, Sport and Shows, ISDE, Madrid, Spain.
- Global Entertainment and Sports Law Immersion, University of Miami School of Law, United States.
She was recognized by The Women’s IP World Annual, ranking #4 in Impactful Litigation and Case Law, which highlights her impact and leadership in the field of intellectual property litigation.
- Active member of INTA (International Trademark Association)
- Active member of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property)
- Active member of CANACINE (National Chamber of the Film and Video Industry)
- Member of the INTA Brands and Sustainability Committee
- Speaker in specialised forums at renowned international events such as INTA’s Table Topics, I Love Trademarks Conference, Alt Legal’s webinar, and at the INPITCH 2022-2024 programme of the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica, where he has shared his expertise in intellectual property and entertainment.
- Legal publications: He has written specialised articles in high-level media such as The Trademark Lawyer Magazine, including his contribution on ‘Trademarks in the Metaverse’, providing his vision on the evolution of brands in the digital environment.
- Active member of INTA (International Trademark Association), the leading global organisation defending intellectual property especially in regard to trademarks. His membership in this organisation allows her to keep up to date with best practices and international trends.
- Member of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property), which brings together professionals and companies dedicated to intellectual property in Latin America. His participation reinforces his commitment to the region and his contribution to the development of legal policies and practices in this area.
- Member of CANACINE (National Chamber of the Film and Video Industry), an organisation that represents the key players in the film and audiovisual industry in Mexico. Her membership reflects her active involvement in the protection of intellectual property rights in this industry.
- A member of INTA’s Brands and Sustainability Committee, which focuses on the development of sustainable branding strategies, Paulina Rius contributes with her expertise, promoting social and environmental responsibility in business practices.
Raúl Romero Trejo
EQUIPO
Raúl Romero Trejo is a legal professional with an outstanding career in the labour field, spanning more than thirty years of experience. Throughout his career, he has worked in renowned institutions and law firms, where he has demonstrated his ability to deal with highly complex labour disputes.
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Aware of the importance of keeping up to date with constant labour reforms and changes in the legal landscape, Raúl maintains a process of continuous training. This academic commitment allows him not only to update his knowledge, but also to anticipate the needs of his clients and offer effective solutions adapted to their particular circumstances, which is one of the reasons why his clients trust his advice.
Raúl has also worked at the Institute of Legal Research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His extensive experience, combined with his professional ethics, makes him a leader in the field of labour law in Mexico.
Spanish and English
- Bachelor of Laws. Faculty of Law, Universidad Panamericana.
- Specialist in Labour Law and Social Security. Specialisation in Labour Law. Universidad Panamericana.
- Specialisation in Amparo Law. Universidad Panamericana.
- Specialisation in Mexican Financial System Law. English for Law and Business, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
- Member of the Mexican Bar Association.
- Member of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Francisco Capetillo Traeger
TEAM
Francisco was born in Mexico City and graduated from the Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA) with a law degree.
He has more than 30 years of experience in his practice, which includes all aspects of Trademark and Industrial Property Law. Francisco represents renowned clients in the automotive and technology areas, earning him recognition from various international directories such as Legal 500, Best Lawyers, among others.
Specialization Areas
Francisco has acquired vast experience in diverse Intellectual Property matters, mainly in the areas such as trademark searches and counseling, trademark filing and prosecution matters, trademark licensing and assignment, mergers and acquisitions audits, trademark litigation, infringement actions, domain names and patents.
- Law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA).
- Francisco manages the portfolio of well-known companies in the automotive and engineering industry and has successfully litigated trademark matters on behalf of major companies
- He has participated as a speaker in various forums, such as those organized by the Mexican Association of Intellectual Property (AMPPI), mainly in the late 90’s and early 2000’s; he was a synodal in the intellectual property subject of the Universidad Anahuac in 2004 and 2005, also participated as a speaker and moderator in the intellectual property classes organized by the AMPPI.
- Currently, Mr. Capetillo is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and has been part of several committees. He has also authored several articles for various international journals on his area of expertise, such as Managing Intellectual Property. He actively participated in some AMPPI committees.
Sandro Kluth
TEAM
Sandro Kluth
OF COUNSEL
Sandro Kluth has an impeccable legal background, specializing in matters related to contract law and international law. He also has an outstanding academic background in the main European universities, which has given him a solid experience in legal advice, negotiation and conflict resolution in national and international contexts.
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
Sandro provides a cross-cultural perspective and a deep understanding of the laws and regulations of various jurisdictions, which is why his legal advice is comprehensive and helps to provide greater certainty to his clients in matters of contract law and international law.
German, Italian, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Law degree. Universität zu Köln, Germany.
- Law Degree. Universitá di Bologna, Italy.
- Doctorate in Law. Universität zu Köln, Germany.
- Member of the Düsseldorf Bar Association.
Emilio Uribe Granja
TEAM
Emilio Uribe
OF COUNSEL
egranja@muclaw.mx
Emilio Uribe is a highly experienced professional specialized in tax law, with more than 25 years of experience in the accounting and tax field, with vast expertise in tax advice, strategic planning and regulatory compliance for companies in various sectors.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Emilio is characterized by his deep knowledge of the tax laws and regulations in force, which has allowed him to optimize the tax burden of numerous clients and contribute to the financial growth of their businesses.
English and Spanish
- Finanzas, Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciudad de México.
- Derecho Fiscal, Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciudad de México.
- Emilio has a strong commitment to the education of new generations, which is why he teaches tax law at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). He is also the author of several articles on tax law.