Monica Bonnett

Monica Bonnett is an accomplished Associate Attorney at Posse Herrera Ruiz, specializing in Intellectual Property law with a primary focus on securing rights in Latin American countries for clients from North America, Europe, India, and Asia.

Her expertise lies in patent practice, infringement and anti-counterfeiting practice, regulatory matters, cannabis licenses, IP consultancy, and innovation.

Monica's professional background includes extensive experience in filing, prosecuting, and enforcing patents, industrial designs, and utility models rights.

She has a profound understanding of IP litigation, anti-counterfeiting strategies, innovation, consultancy, and regulatory affairs.

Having managed significant patent and health registration portfolios worldwide, Monica also excels in establishing and nurturing business relationships with international clients.

She has provided counsel to clients from various regions and industries including bio, life sciences, telecommunications, software, consumer products, and pharmaceuticals.

Monica has been instrumental in facilitating technology-transfer negotiations between Colombian and multinational companies, yielding successful outcomes.

Furthermore, she has offered her expertise to universities, the Colombian Government, and local companies in safeguarding their IP assets through tailored consultancy services.

Prior to her role at Posse Herrera Ruiz, Monica gained valuable experience as an Intellectual Property Associate in law firms and as a private advisor to the Head of the Colombian PTO, where she provided counsel to the Colombian Government on patent matters.

During her tenure in the U.S., Monica played a pivotal role in establishing business ties with American law firms, companies, and technological hubs, including the Office of Economic Development of the City Hall of San Francisco, offering guidance on IP asset protection across all 23 Latin American countries.

Monica Bonnett has received recognition for her exceptional skills and contributions, being ranked at Leaders League, Chambers & Partners, and IAM Patent 1000.

She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) specializing in Competition and Consumer Law from the Universidad Externado de Colombia and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Our Lady of Rosary University in Bogota.