Santa Cruz IP is a boutique law firm highly specialised in intellectual property, with an active presence in Latin America, the United States and Europe. Founded in 2019 by Maximiliano Santa Cruz S., following a distinguished career as an international negotiator and founding director of Chile's National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI), the firm was created with a clear vision: to transform intellectual property into a strategic driver of development, competitiveness and innovation.

During his tenure, INAPI was recognised as one of the most innovative offices in the world (according to World Trademark Review, second only to the EU office), and Chile joined the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), becoming a key player in the international system. That experience is now the hallmark of Santa Cruz IP.

We specialise in the protection and defence of trademarks, patents and other intangible assets, as well as designing complex strategies in technology transfer, licensing and litigation. We work with multinational companies, international organisations and governments, and frequently collaborate with other leading law firms that consult us to prepare legal opinions and specialised reports. In fact, five of the six firms ranked in Bands 1 and 2 in Chambers (2025) in intellectual property turn to us.

With a multilingual team and a global outlook, at Santa Cruz IP we protect what makes each organisation unique: its ability to create, differentiate itself and innovate.

Santa Cruz IP aims to empower companies, institutions, universities and research centres to efficiently protect and manage their intangible assets, thereby maximising the value of their investment in innovation and technology. We stand out for offering strategic intellectual property solutions that go beyond simple registration, seeking to generate an impact on economic and social development through innovation and technology transfer.