BLP's IP practice wins praise for its ‘comprehensive and strategic approach’ and ‘deep legal and technical knowledge’, with an impressive regional offering which makes it a popular choice to advise major multinationals on the management of their trademark, patent and sanitary registration portfolios in Costa Rica and throughout Central America. The team assists a roster of high-profile names in the consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors, among others, with the registration, renewal and management of IP assets, as well as related issues such as advertising, data protection, consumer protection and unfair competition. The comprehensive practice also extends to IP enforcement and litigation, with a strong recent track record in trade mark cancellation and opposition proceedings, in addition to anti-counterfeiting cases. Giselle Reuben, a go-to adviser to regional clients on IP registration, protection and litigation, leads the practice alongside Uri Weinstok, who brings to bear additional expertise in competition, data protection and advertising law. The deep bench also includes directors Anel Aguilar, who covers the full range of trade mark, patent and copyright matters, and León Weinstok, a specialist in data protection.

Widely regarded as a market leader for IP law in Costa Rica, specialist firm Eproint handles the full spectrum of trade mark, patent and copyright matters, from prosecution through to litigation and transactions involving IP rights. The ‘excellent’ team’s ability to join up with the firm’s extensive network of offices throughout Central America and the Caribbean is a significant asset for regional and international clients, including key players from the pharmaceuticals, entertainment, technology, food and beverages and hospitality sectors, to name but a few. The firm now benefits from the expertise of six partners, following the arrivals of María Del Pilar López, a renowned expert in anti-counterfeiting actions and data protection law, and Simon Valverde and Luis Diego Castro, both of whom have a wealth of experience in patent prosecution and litigation, from Arias in June 2024. Founding partner Aaron Montero, who routinely advises on the protection of clients’ regional IP portfolios, and joint managing partner Gabriela Bodden, a key adviser on trade marks, patents and cannabis law, round out the leadership group. Seasoned IP practitioner Carlos Corrales and senior associate Karla Corrales, who coordinates the national IP department, are also noted.

Arias' IP team handles a comprehensive range of filings, renewals, acquisitions, oppositions and cancellations for high-profile international clients across the pharmaceutical, entertainment, consumer goods and retail sectors, among others, with strong offerings in the patent, trade mark and copyright arenas. The team is well equipped to advise on the management and protection of IP assets throughout the region, drawing on the support of the firm’s other offices in Central America, as well as assisting with related unfair competition, data protection and consumer law issues. Director Cynthia Wo Ching, who joined the firm from independent practice in June 2024 to take over leadership of the department, is skilled in both contentious and non-contentious trade mark, patent and copyright matters, while associate María Laura Torres oversees the patent law side of the practice.

COLBS Estudio Legal enjoys close links with law firms throughout Latin America, particularly in Brazil, thanks to its membership of international IP organisations such as the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association, offering support with IP portfolio management across Central America and the Caribbean. The team handles a high volume of trade mark and patent filings on behalf of international clients, and also has in-depth expertise in complex copyright and image rights issues and data protection. IP enforcement and litigation are also among the firm’s areas of strength. The team is headed by managing partner Sebastián Jiménez, an experienced litigator, and Jessica Ward, whose practice spans data privacy, compliance programmes, patent prosecution and regional trade mark portfolio management, with particularly strong knowledge of IP issues in the Caribbean.

Consortium Legal advises on a comprehensive range of trade mark, patent, copyright and regulatory issues for major multinationals in the pharmaceuticals, TMT, consumer goods and retail sectors, among others, with a strong emphasis on assisting clients with branding and protection strategies. ‘Recommended throughout Central America’, the team is skilled in the management of regional IP portfolios, frequently joining forces with its counterparts in the firm’s other Central American offices to handle registrations, renewals and infringement actions. In addition, the group provides support to the corporate department with IP due diligence relating to M&A transactions. Fabiola Sáenz, who was promoted to partner in February 2024, and specialises in advising cosmetics, financial services, and food and beverage sector clients on trade mark and patent portfolio management, leads the practice. Associate Adriana Morales is another key name.

ECIJA's IP team attracts strong praise for its ‘ideal balance between legal knowledge, practical experience and client service’. The firm’s extensive Latin American network puts it in a strong position to advise international clients on the protection of their IP assets in Costa Rica, and the team is prolific in the filing of trade mark applications, in addition to handling administrative and judicial actions to enforce clients’ IP rights, with experience across the pharmaceuticals, textiles, food and beverages, and healthcare sectors. Another of its key attributes is the ability to advise on the IP and consumer protection aspects of advertising campaigns. Practice head Monserrat Soto Roig, who was promoted to the partnership in September 2024, is singled out for her ‘outstanding technical mastery’ and ‘proactive, decisive and detail-oriented attitude’, bringing to the table expertise in both advisory and contentious IP matters.

EY Law Central America's ‘committed, efficient, effective, and proactive’ team is well versed in the management and protection of clients’ IP portfolios in Costa Rica and the wider region, covering registrations, the licensing of IP assets, enforcement actions, and related unfair competition and consumer protection issues. The firm focuses mainly on trade mark protection – although the practice further extends to patents, utility models and health registrations – with a multinational client base that spans the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, tech, and food and beverages sectors. Hernán Pacheco, the managing partner for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic, oversees the practice, while associate Laura Ulate provides key support in IP and regulatory matters.

Lexincorp stands out for its ‘deep understanding of both regional and global IP frameworks’, with strong capabilities in the management of cross-border IP portfolios, frequently working alongside the firm’s offices in multiple jurisdictions in Central America. As well as trade mark registrations and renewals, the team also handles opposition and cancellation actions, and the transfer of brand portfolios. The firm also benefits from departments dedicated to new technologies and fashion law. Philip André, a key adviser on franchising and on the protection and monitoring of trade marks, patents and sanitary registrations, leads the team with associate Ana Laura Cubero, who assists both national and international clients with portfolio management and is noted for her niche expertise in fashion law.

Operating from offices in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras (where the firm opened up a branch in May 2025), MMonivation acts as a one-stop shop for the management and protection of trade marks, patents, copyright and sanitary registrations for clients throughout Latin America and the US. The team, which is recognised for its ‘availability and agility’, handles the full range of IP due diligence, contracts, licensing, registration procedures and contentious matters, focusing particularly on the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. Ana Catalina Monge leads the international IP department, while other key names include fellow founding partner Carlos Monge, who assists with regulatory issues, and Andrés Hernandez, who handles clients’ IP portfolios in Costa Rica.