BIOGRAPHY

José Martín Hidalgo Zárate is a member of the Intellectual Property practice at Meythaler & Zambrano Abogados. His practice focuses on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights through administrative proceedings and litigation.

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His work includes analyzing disputes, drafting trademark oppositions, and preparing administrative appeals and legal actions. Through these efforts, he helps protect clients’ rights against third-party applications and defend their interests in intellectual property disputes.

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He complements his practice with knowledge of commercial law, emerging technologies, and personal data protection, enabling him to address the intersection of intangible assets, business operations, and the digital environment.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Intellectual property.

• Intellectual property litigation and administrative proceedings.

• Digital law and emerging technologies.

EXPERIENCE

Attorney, Intellectual Property Litigation Practice
Meythaler & Zambrano Abogados
October 2025–Present.

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External Counsel, Debt Recovery
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Policía Nacional (CPN)
October 2024–October 2025.

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Legal Department Assistant
SOLCA Núcleo de Quito
May–July 2024.

Legal Assistant, Technology and Telecommunications Practice
HEKA
May–October 2023.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Digital Law and Innovation, with a specialization in Economics, Trust, and Digital Transformation
Universidad de las Américas
2025–2026.

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Law Degree, with a specialization in Commercial Law
Universidad de las Américas
2017–2023.

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Professional Diploma in Data Protection Officer Training
Universidad de las Américas
2026.

LANGUAGES

Spanish, English, and French.