Maria Eunice Lewis Velasco
Senior AssociateArochi & Lindner (Mexico)
Eunice Lewis Velasco is a professional in the field of Industrial Property whose career bridges scientific expertise and intellectual property practice, with a particular focus on patent-related matters in biotechnology and life sciences. Her background in the chemical and biological sciences has provided a strong technical foundation that supports her work in the protection and management of technological innovation.
Trained as a chemical and pharmaceutical professional with specialization in microbiology and biotechnology, Eunice Lewis Velasco began her career working in scientific and applied research environments. This early experience allowed her to gain a deep understanding of complex biological processes, experimental methodologies, and innovation-driven research—knowledge that later became central to her professional development in Industrial Property.
She subsequently transitioned into the field of Intellectual and Industrial Property, where she has worked as a Patent Specialist within a professional legal environment. In this role, she has more than 15 year of experience and has been involved in activities related to the drafting, analysis, and prosecution of patent applications, particularly those associated with life sciences and related technological areas. Her scientific training enables her to interpret technical inventions accurately and to support legal strategies aimed at protecting intellectual assets.
In addition to her professional practice, she has participated in academic and editorial efforts related to biotechnology. She is a co-author of the book Biotechnology as a Sustainability Project and several papers about IP.
Eunice Lewis Velasco’s career illustrates the valuable role of scientifically trained professionals in the field of Industrial Property, where technical expertise is essential for the effective protection, evaluation, and management of intellectual assets in innovation-driven industries. Currently she is studying a Law degree.