Indira Garcia Calles

Indira García Calles is a lawyer specializing in intellectual property, with extensive experience in the protection, management, and strategic defense of intangible assets. She is a graduate of the Central University of Venezuela, holds a specialization in Intellectual Property Law from Monteávila University, and is a candidate for a Master's degree in Constitutional Law from Andrés Bello Catholic University. She complements her training with studies in Organizational Change Management, integrating a strategic vision focused on business transformation and growth into her practice.

His professional career has been developed in renowned law firms, including his role as Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie Venezuela, where he advised national and international clients on trademark and patent registration and protection processes before the competent authority.

She was recognized as a Rising Star by Legal 500 in 2022 and 2023, and as a Leading Associate in 2024, and received the Silver Distinction from World Trademark Review in 2024.

She has experience in:

• Comprehensive processing of trademark applications.

• Preparation of legal searches and registrability opinions.

• Filing and defense in oppositions and administrative appeals.

• Management of changes of ownership and audits of brand portfolios.

• Strategic management of renovations.

• Drafting cease and desist letters in cases of trademark infringement and domain name disputes.

• Assistance in processes related to health registrations.

• Patent prosecution and management of specialized intellectual property management systems.

She has advised companies in various sectors, including health sciences and personal care, mass consumption, services, technology and innovation, as well as the entrepreneurial ecosystem, designing protection structures aligned with the commercial reality and future projection of each client.

Indira views intellectual property as a tool for positioning and building value. Her approach combines technical rigor, risk anticipation, and a strategic understanding of the business environment, ensuring that every legal decision supports the sustainable growth of the business.

She is a member of the Caracas Bar Association and the Venezuelan Arbitration Association.

As founder of GCI Legal, she leads a boutique practice specializing in intellectual property, characterized by personalized attention, confidentiality and technical excellence, offering strategic solutions both nationally and internationally.