Maria Carmela Suarez

Maria Carmela Suarez

Associate
Quisumbing Torres

Biography

Maria Carmela Suarez is an associate in Quisumbing Torres' Intellectual Property, Data and Technology Practice Group. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines in 2021. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe) and has experience advising on trademark, copyright, and data privacy matters, including the preparation of demand letters, oppositions, and petitions for cancellation. Her work also includes supporting business development initiatives and submissions to legal ranking bodies.

Practice Focus

Maria Carmela’s practice focuses on intellectual property and data privacy, including trademark and copyright protection, enforcement, and compliance advisory.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Admissions

  • Philippines (2022)

Education

  • University of the Philippines (Juris Doctor) (2021)
  • Ateneo de Manila University (BS Management, major in Legal Management, minor in English Literature) (2016)

Languages

  • English
  • Filipino