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Intellectual Property | Latin America

Nicaragua

Intellectual Property at the higher end covers civil disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement and criminal proceedings related to anti-counterfeiting matters. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. Account prosecutions, enforcement and opposition actions and related issues such as plant varieties, licensing agreements and IP commercialisation are also covered in this section.

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Band 1
  1. Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Alvarado y Asociados
    2
    Alvarado y Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Alvarado y Asociados is an acclaimed full-service firm recognised for its considerable intellectual property capabilities. The Managua-based team acts for key clients in the food and beverage, sports and cosmetics sectors. Alvarado y Asociados' solid team employs its knowledge of trade mark matters to manage large portfolios for significant clients.
  2. Estudio Caldera
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Arias
    3
    Arias
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Arias remains a well-respected regional practice with significant activity in Nicaraguan IP. The law firm is sought out by both local and international clients for its expertise in trade mark filing and oppositions, and has particular strength in post-merger execution and filings.
  2. 3
    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados is an accomplished IP specialist firm with expertise in representing key industry players from the automotive and telecommunications sectors. The team is well equipped to handle trade mark and patent prosecution, as well as contentious mandates.
  3. Consortium Legal
    3
    Consortium Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal is highly skilled at handling trade mark matters, and frequently assists Nicaraguan and international clients to manage their portfolios. The solid IP team acts for notable clients from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and technology. It offers additional expertise carrying out investigations and filing trade mark oppositions.
  4. García & Bodán
    3
    García & Bodán
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    García & Bodán's IP lawyers are assisting fertiliser manufacturer and seller Yara Costa Rica, a Norsk Hydro subsidiary, on the health registration of its products in Nicaragua and El Salvador. It also assisted with the registration and authorisation of Yara Costa Rica as an agricultural fertiliser manufacturer.
  5. ACZALAW - Nicaragua
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3