The firm conventionally established that its activities had begun on December 12th, 1912, coincidental with the registration date of the first trademark handled by the firm, “La Favorita”. However recent investigation indicates that the activity began as far back as 1905.

In spite of the scarce documented information we have on the founders, we know that both Isidoro Barbat and his son Hernan Barbat, led the firm between 1912 and 1945 with vision, honesty and great effort.

From then on Isidoro Hernan Barbat, son of Hernan Barbat, took over the responsibility of the firm. Having graduated as a lawyer in Argentina, he became a leader in litigation in the field of Patents and Trademarks; he presided over the Association of Industrial Property Agents during many years and was one of the main drafters of the Industrial Models and Designs Act in Argentina, currently in force.

Thanks to the fruitful work of Isidoro Hernan Barbat, the firm built its present recognized reputation. His honest and sincere approach to clients, his passion for Intellectual Property, his friendly relationship with people, including his sense of humour, have been a source of permanent inspiration for those presently involved in directing the firm.

The firm which has continued to progress in expertise still maintains the family presence within: Isidoro Hernan’s wife Marta C. de Barbat, his daughter Matty Barbat and son in law Tony Ferguson, and their respective sons are all actively involved in the firm, thus continuing the tradition in the fifth generation.