Ranking tables

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.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

  1. Guy José Bendaña-GuerreroGuy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
1

  1. Julián J Bendaña-AragónGuy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
3

  1. María Eugenia García FonsecaJarquin-García Abogados
U

  1. Carlos UbedaUbedaIP

  1. Mayra Azucena Navarrete Crovetto
    Mayra Azucena Navarrete Crovetto Dentons Central America11 Years Ranked
  2. Ana Carolina BarqueroLatinAlliance
  3. Diogenes VelasquezACZALAW - Nicaragua
  4. Karen BonillaNassar Abogados

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados is a distinguished IP specialist firm with expertise in representing key industry players from the automotive, telecommunications and pharmaceutical sectors. The team possesses exceptional capabilities to handle trade mark and patent prosecutions, as well as contentious mandates.

  2. Consortium Legal
    2
    Consortium Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Regionally renowned firm Consortium Legal is highly skilled at handling trade mark matters and frequently assists Nicaraguan and international clients with managing their portfolios. The formidable IP team acts for notable clients from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and technology. It offers additional expertise in carrying out investigations and filing trade mark oppositions.

  3. GarciaBodan
    2
    GarciaBodan
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    GarciaBodan is an esteemed IP team with strong regional reach. The expert team is sought after by commentators for its advice on registrations, trade mark portfolio management and contentious IP proceedings. The firm acts for clients in a range of sectors, including food and beverages, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

3

Band 3

  1. Alvarado y Asociados
    3
    Alvarado y Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 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. Arias
    3
    Arias
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Arias remains a well-respected regional practice with significant activity in Nicaraguan IP. The firm is sought after 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.

  3. BLP
    3
    BLP
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    BLP is a regionally recognised firm that attracts attention among peers for its growing activity in the Nicaraguan intellectual property market. The department is adept at handling trade mark prosecutions, clearances and registrations. Among the firm's client roaster are clients from the legal and retail sectors.

  4. ACZALAW - Nicaragua
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Estudio Caldera
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3
  6. Nassar Abogados
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3