Intellectual Property
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 3
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Provided by Facio & Cañas
Faycamark, our IP department, has been active for over 30 years. It specializes in patents, trademarks, acquisitions and enforcement. Our services also include counseling, searching, licensing, infringement, etc. Solicitation of national and international rights in propriety concepts is included, as well as renewal and transfer of rights. The department has an extensive experience in litigation, as well as the representation of foreign and national franchisers, licensors, distributors and clients engaged in merchandising ventures, trademarks and product licensing.
Chambers Review
Facio & Cañas possesses a well-established outfit in Costa Rica that boasts a solid offering in the intellectual property space. The law firm is experienced in handling an array of mandates, including trade mark registration, enforcement and infringement actions. The department regularly acts for clients in the automotive, food and beverage, and manufacturing industries. Asembis is a recent client win for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Facio & Cañas advised Noche Negra Producciones on co-production agreements with audiovisual producers in France and Mexico.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Facio & Cañas' lawyers go the extra mile by providing robust answers to our requirements and by being one step ahead, anticipating our needs."
"Facio & Cañas' lawyers go the extra mile by providing robust answers to our requirements and by being one step ahead, anticipating our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Noted partner and co-head of department Milagro Chaves Desanti is well regarded by market onlookers for her career in the Costa Rican legal market.
"Milagro Chaves Desanti is helpful, responsive and always ready to provide answers in a prompt manner."
Senior associate Laura Valverde continues to receive praise from clients and peers. She is active on trade mark as well as copyright matters.
"Laura Valverde is easy to work with because she is fast and reliable in her service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Facio & Cañas
Costa Rica
Members
Provided by Facio & Cañas
Adelita Olivares
Gianna Cersosimo
Laura Valverde