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Eproint

Intellectual Property

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


Eproint

Rankings

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Intellectual Property - Costa Rica

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Eproint is a highly regarded boutique that offers a very strong bench that is highly skilled in dealing with patent protection, prosecution and litigation, particularly in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors, and is often seen advising research institutions. The law firm offers additional capabilities in trade mark portfolio management and routinely handles registrations and contentious matters. It has a track record of handling cross-border mandates and regularly managing regional portfolios, with a strong presence in the Caribbean. The team is also experienced in dealing with copyright infringement and anti-counterfeiting cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Eproint assisted World Intellectual Property Organization and the Ministry of Justice of Costa Rica with an entrepreneurship social project teaching intellectual property understandings to the inmates of Centro de Atención Institucional Jorge Arturo Montero Castro.

Strengths

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  • Eproint's service stands out for its clarity, practical approach and extensive technical experience. The law firm sees the project from all angles.

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  • Eproint's intellectual property team is very astute and has a strong regional and global projection, responding well to enquiries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1María del Pilar López Q
    Band 1María del Pilar López Q

    María del Pilar López Q

    Front-running partner María del Pilar López remains very active in the market, assisting clients with privacy rights, trade marks and patents.

    • María del Pilar López is a very dedicated and passionate lawyer in intellectual property, as well as being very focused and objective in her recommendations.

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    • María del Pilar López is a leader in the intellectual property market of Costa Rica.

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  • Band 1Simón Valverde
    Band 1Simón Valverde

    Simón Valverde

    Stellar partner Simón Valverde is endorsed by commentators on the Costa Rican market and remains active on a variety of matters within the area, including those relating to patents, trade marks and copyrights.

    • Simón Valverde is a top-notch intellectual property lawyer. There are patent issues that only he can handle.

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    • Simón Valverde is a leader in his practice in Costa Rica, where he is not only widely known but is also an opinion leader.

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  • Band 2Luis Diego Castro
    Band 2Luis Diego Castro

    Luis Diego Castro

    Noted partner Luis Diego Castro possesses solid capabilities assisting clients with intellectual property issues in the Costa Rican market, particularly in patent matters.

    • Luis Diego Castro is a walking encyclopedia for intellectual property subjects in Costa Rica.

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  • Band 3Aaron Montero
    Band 3Aaron Montero

    Aaron Montero

    Solid partner Aaron Montero has experience advising clients on intellectual property matters, particularly in the Caribbean.

    • Aaron Montero is an excellent legal professional with very good interpersonal skills.

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  • Band 3Carlos Corrales Azuola
    Band 3Carlos Corrales Azuola

    Carlos Corrales Azuola

    Seasoned practitioner Carlos Corrales Azuola is renowned among his peers for his involvement in the Costa Rican IP sphere.
    • Carlos Corrales Azuola is an excellent intellectual property legal professional, with a lot of experience in the field. He also provides a very good treatment to the client.

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  • Band 3Gabriela Bodden
    Band 3Gabriela Bodden

    Gabriela Bodden

    Partner Gabriela Bodden is experienced in assisting clients with trade mark registrations.

    • Gabriela Bodden is very responsive and handles brand, patent issues and regulatory matters very well, along with leading her team.

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