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BLP

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


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BLP provides assistance with the full spread of contentious and non-contentious IP issues including prosecution and enforcement of IP rights, regulatory advice on sanitary registrations and cross-border trade mark portfolio management. 

The practice handles a wide array of international and globally renowned clients with important trademark portfolios. BLP is also highly active in the increasing anti-counterfeiting cases, criminal cases of infringements, prosecution and its coordination for all of Central America and the Caribbean region, as well as defense of Intellectual Property rights and other protected information.

The department is used to handling high profile and ground-breaking cases across the complete scope of Intellectual Property. 

Industries (24)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Costa Rica

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BLP is a multi-service regional law firm that enjoys a solid IP practice in Costa Rica. The team has noted ability in strategic portfolio management, handling trade mark registration, renewal and cancellation actions and additional strength in anti-counterfeiting matters. BLP represents key international clients from the entertainment, technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised BAYER on trade mark registrations, renewals, surveillance and maintenance services.

Strengths

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  • BLP stands out for its extensive knowledge and strategic analysis that goes beyond the simple presentation of procedures to outside-the-box thinking that helps in trade mark negotiations.

    Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Giselle Reuben
    Band 1Giselle Reuben

    Giselle Reuben

    Stellar partner and co-head of department Giselle Reuben is a notable IP practitioner in Costa Rica who remains active on a variety of matters, including anti-counterfeiting, patents and trade marks.

    • There are intellectual property issues that only Giselle Reuben can handle.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
    • Giselle Reuben's driving force, her attention and experience are the main reasons for choosing BLP to tend to our matters.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAnel Aguilar
    Associates to watchAnel Aguilar

    Anel Aguilar

    Associate-to-watch Anel Aguilar is active in intellectual property matters for international clients. She is notably assisting with trade mark mandates and patent applications for clients across various industries.

    • Working with Anel is very pleasant. She is fast and she coordinates all matters very well.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchLeón Weinstok
    Associates to watchLeón Weinstok

    León Weinstok

    Associate-to-watch León Weinstok continues to be notably active in the ntellectural property sphere in Costa Rica, enriching his practice with further competition and data protection law expertise.

    • León Weinstok is a very prepared IP lawyer in Costa Rica that quickly responds to our queries and is very open to discussions.

      Intellectual Property respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at BLP (3)

Costa Rica

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