• The awards ceremony was held on April 9 in New York

Santiago, April 13.– Francisco Carey, partner at Carey and co-head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Information Technology group, was recognized as “Practitioner of the Year” at the Managing IP Americas Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious global awards in the sphere of intellectual property.

Organized by Managing Intellectual Property, these awards annually recognize the most outstanding professionals and firms in areas such as trademarks, patents, copyright, and related transactions, based on a rigorous research process that includes interviews with clients, lawyers, and market participants across more than 50 jurisdictions.

This recognition highlights Francisco Carey’s professional trajectory and practice in intellectual property, as well as his role in advising clients on complex matters requiring a high level of technical expertise, both locally and internationally.

“This recognition primarily reflects the work and commitment of a highly specialized intellectual property team, whose collaborative approach has been key to the development of the practice and the support we provide to our clients. The dedication, professionalism, and ongoing collaboration of our team—who have been fundamental to this recognition—are what allow us to continue advising local and international companies on increasingly complex and sophisticated challenges,” stated Francisco Carey.

The awards ceremony took place on April 9 in New York.