Advising major domestic and international players in the pharmaceutical, food and beverages, retail and financial services sectors, among others, Aguilar Castillo Love provides support across the full spread of IP-related matters. With a strong presence throughout Central America, the firm is well placed to assist with the protection of clients' trademarks, brand names and slogans, both locally and regionally, in addition to handling a steady stream of administrative and judicial IP litigation. The team is also skilled in advising on the IP aspects of licensing, distribution and franchise agreements. Juan José Alcerro Milla, a key adviser to leading international brands, steers the practice alongside Carolina Aguirre Larios.

Arias' full-service model and regional structure are significant assets for multinational clients, enabling the team to provide comprehensive advice on the management of IP portfolios in Honduras and throughout Central America. The group is well equipped to advise on the full life cycle of trademark and patent matters, from registrations and renewals through to administrative and judicial IP litigation, acting for a diverse roster of international companies from the food, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, fashion and retail sectors. Sonia Urbina, whose broad practice spans trademark, patent, heath registration and consumer protection issues, leads the team. Associate José Antonio Villeda provides capable support.

BLP's IP team leverages its sizeable regional platform and close connections to international law firms to advise a host of local and multinational companies from the agribusiness, consumer goods, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical industries, to name but a few. The group is commended for its ability to handle trademark-related matters - including registrations, renewals, infringement claims, and opposition, nullification and cancellation actions - but its broad practice further extends to health registrations, patents, utility models and industrial designs. Fernando Godoy, who has a wealth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, leads the team. Experienced associate Ingrid Campos is also noted for her advice on image, sports and entertainment contracts.

A fixture in the Honduran market for over a century, renowned IP boutique Bufete Casco covers the full spectrum of trademark, patent and copyright matters for an array of prominent local and international clients. Managing partner Leonardo Casco Fortín is widely regarded as a leader in the field of IP law, bringing to bear decades of experience. Other key names at top level include Beatriz Casco de Martínez and Leonardo Pablo Casco.

Specialist IP firm Bufete Durón has assisted clients with the registration and protection of IP rights in Honduras for more than 90 years. Acting for an extensive roster of high-profile international clients, the firm covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters relating to trademarks, slogans, patents, utility models, industrial designs and health registrations. Lucía Durón, who recently served as president of the Honduran Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, is the key name to note.

The highly experienced Ricardo Mejía is the leading figure at boutique firm Bufete Mejía & Asociados, which provides advice across the full spectrum of IP matters in Honduras and Central America. The firm covers the registration and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyright and domain names, and is also well versed in assisting clients with advertising issues, IP due diligence on M&A transactions and the IP aspects of commercial contracts, and regulatory affairs.

Working closely with international law firms and benefitting from the support of its sizeable global platform, Dentons is adept at advising on the management of clients' IP portfolios not only in Honduras, but also in other Latin American and Caribbean jurisdictions. The team routinely handles trademark filings and renewals for renowned brands in the food and beverages, fashion, sports, hospitality, retail and pharmaceutical sectors, among others, in addition to assisting with IP litigation and the IP aspects of commercial contracts. Honduras managing partner Arturo Zacapa, a go-to adviser to leading multinationals on IP and regulatory issues, leads the team alongside Gustavo Zacapa, who draws on more than 40 years' experience.

Alta Melara & Asociados provides the full suite of IP services to major regional and international clients from across the telecoms, pharmaceuticals, retail and automotive sectors, with robust skill sets in trademark, patent, and copyright and digital rights issues. The team is well versed in the registration and renewal of IP rights, but also covers related litigation and transactions involving IP assets. Honduras managing partner Óscar Melara, who is frequently called upon to advise multinational companies, leads the team alongside associate Daniel Matute, who also assists with health regulatory issues.

IP boutique Casco & Casco has an excellent record in the management and protection of clients' trademark, patent, copyright and health registration portfolios, with a diverse client base that spans the fashion, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, food and beverages, and technology sectors. The team is skilled in litigation, including unfair competition, infringement and anti-counterfeiting actions. The vastly experienced Jorge Omar Casco Zelaya; Jorge Omar Casco Rubi, who focuses on domestic trademark management; Lesbia Ondina Rubi; and Tania Vanessa Casco, who coordinates the marketing division, oversee the team.

ECIJA is frequently called upon to advise local, regional and international clients on the IP issues relating to the launch of their products and expansion of their services in Honduras and Central America. Acting for well-known brands in the pharmaceutical, energy, and food and beverage sectors, the team assists with trademark registrations, and is also highly active in IP-related litigation, including anti-counterfeiting actions and disputes over the IP aspects of distribution agreements. Practice head Roberto Williams and Jorge Arturo Reina are key names for IP litigation, while associate Gabriela Williams is also noted.

With offices in 17 jurisdictions across Latin America and the Caribbean, specialist IP firm Eproint stands out for its ability to provide comprehensive advice to major multinationals on the management of their IP portfolios. The team routinely handles a high volume of trademark registrations, and is also well equipped to assist with infringement actions and regional brand protection strategies, acting for an enviable roster of international names in the food and beverages, fashion, pharmaceutical, retail and entertainment sectors. Senior associate Alfredo Vargas and international practice director Milena Picado lead the team.

GarciaBodan stands out for its cross-border capabilities, with the Honduran IP team frequently joining forces with the firm’s other offices in Central America to provide regional brand protection services to clients in the fashion, agribusiness, media, hospitality, and food and beverages sectors, among many others. In addition to assisting with trademark, patent and copyright filings and prosecution, the team advises on health registrations and is increasingly active in IP-related litigation, including anti-counterfeiting actions. Graciela Cruz, who acts for international clients across the full range of IP portfolio management and defence, leads the team.