Intellectual Property | Latin America

Arias is a dynamic regional law firm that possesses a strong intellectual property department in Costa Rica 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. The department also advises on copyright infringement cases.

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, electronic and pharmaceutical industries. adidas and Doctor Music are among BLP's recent client wins.

Divimark Abogados is an accomplished IP boutique that maintains a significant reputation in the Costa Rican legal market. The experienced team manages sizeable regional portfolios, and covers a range of notable matters including patents, trade mark registration, cancellation and opposition processes, as well as litigation. The law firm also acts for a number of noteworthy brand names across industries including technology, food and beverages, and retail.

Zurcher, Odio & Raven possesses a distinguished IP department that enjoys an outstanding reputation in the Costa Rican legal market. The expert team is frequently instructed by key international players across different industries, such as entertainment, healthcare and consumer goods, for handling a range of contentious and non-contentious trade mark mandates. The law firm manages significant portfolios, and deals with searches, registration and enforcement, in addition to infringement, opposition and litigious proceedings.

Consortium Legal is an active firm in the Costa Rican IP field that is involved in counselling key local and international clients in the energy, hardware and financial services sectors. The team's areas of core strength include trade mark registrations and enforcement.

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 handling an array of mandates including trade mark registration, enforcement and infringement actions, and it acts for clients in the automotive, food and beverage, and manufacturing industries. Guangdong Loongon Animation & Culture is a recent client win for the firm.

Nassar Abogados is an active intellectual property team that enjoys experience assisting with trade mark searches, registration and opposition actions, as well as advising on the patentability of products. The law firm has additional skills handling contentious proceedings in Costa Rica. Nassar Abogados' new client additions include Albaugh México and Agroquímica Industrial RIMAC.