Principal Partner at BUSTAMANTE FABARA and Co-director of the Corporate Department, José Rafael has earned market recognition for his enduring reputation in the business and commercial sphere. He boasts extensive experience in advising foreign clients conducting business in Ecuador and is highly esteemed by both clients and peers, having been a key figure in the legal market for over 35 years.
José Rafael is a member of INTA – International Trademark Association, the American Society of International Law, the International Bar Association, the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), and Multilaw (President, 1996-1999).

Bar Admissions
Admitted in 1978.

Education
Graduated from the Catholic University of Ecuador in 1978 (Doctorate) Georgetown University, Master of Comparative Law, 1979.

Professional Associations

• International Trademark Association
  

Ecuadorian Bar Association; Inter-American Bar Association; Multi law (Chairman, 1995-1999); American Society of International Law; International Bar Association (Ecuador Representative); International Trademark Association (INTA); AIPPI; ECTA;LES.

Patents and Trademarks in the Andean Pact, Transference of Technology to Ecuador, Amendments to Companies Law Affecting Foreign Investment, Trial and Court Procedures in Ecuador, Trademark Practice in Ecuador.