A leader in the intellectual property sphere in Nicaragua, boutique firm Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados offers comprehensive support across the full spectrum of trademark, patent, utility model and industrial design, copyright, plant variety and anti-counterfeiting matters. The team counts key global players in the pharmaceuticals, technology, fashion and consumer goods sectors, among many others. Firm director Guy Bendaña-Guerrero, an experienced IP litigator and the former president of the Nicaraguan Association of Intellectual Property (ANIPI), and Julián Bendaña-Aragón are the key names at senior level, while senior associate Ana Jeanssy Fornos is responsible for the litigation practice.

Benefiting from its membership of both the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) and the International Trademark Association (INTA), Alvarado y Asociados is experienced across a broad spectrum of IP services, including advising national and international brands on administrative procedures and litigation relating to IP rights. Its diverse client base ranges from the food and beverages to the sports sectors. The practice is led by founding partner Gloria María de Alvarado, while senior associate Francisco José Alvarado is also a name to note for the protection, registration and defence of distinctive signs. Associate Aura Tórrez is well versed in administrative and judicial IP proceedings.

Representing a range of national and international clients across the full gamut of IP services, including trademarks, copyright, data protection and regulatory issues, Arias  is frequently active in IP prosecutions, particularly with regards to the registration processes of national and international trademarks. Core sectors of expertise include fashion, cosmetics and consumer goods, with the firm representing major global companies in these areas. Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas heads the IP practice and brings to bear his transactional expertise to provide corporate clients with a full service in relation to their IP rights. The firm is also skilled in litigation, including trademark enforcement and anti-counterfeiting cases, having carried out raids and border actions for worldwide brands.

With the ability to represent clients across Central America, BLP provides broad coverage of intellectual property matters, with expertise in trademark portfolio management, including trademark clearance and prosecution both in Nicaragua and abroad, especially for clients engaged in the life sciences industry. The team also has a strong suit in copyright matters. Orlando Cardoza leads the practice and covers a full spectrum of IP and health registration services for both national and international clients; notably, he has been key in safeguarding the legacy of the oldest cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua. Associate Melissa Araúz manages projects related to trademarks across the region.

Dentons benefits from its network of regional and international offices, which enables the team to handle a wide range of matters that intersect with Nicaraguan law within the intellectual property sphere, advising well-established companies from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, retail, medical devices, and food and beverages industries. Team members are adept at managing trademark matters, from filing to enforcement, and also advise on data protection and regulatory issues. Edgard Torres leads the practice. Associate Ana Ruth Rodríguez is focused on aiding clients with obtaining licences related to their operations in Nicaragua.

Offering a full service across Central America, GarciaBodan acts as a one-stop shop for the regional management of IP portfolios and health registrations, acting for leading national and international clients engaged in a variety of sectors including automotive, banking, charity and not-for-profit, and professional services. The team has notable expertise in IP litigation and enforcement. Having previously served as the director of copyright and related rights at the General Directorate of the Intellectual Property Registry, senior associate Lía Incer Flores coordinates the IP department in Nicaragua, and specialises in copyright issues.

ACZALAW Nicaragua is experienced in handling trademark portfolios for a variety of clients engaged in sectors including industrial and automotive, as well as professional services. Minerva Bellorín co-leads the practice with associate Diógenes Velásquez; Bellorín, who founded the IP department at the firm, is also adept in data protection services, while Velásquez handles a range of matters including patent prosecution and copyright.

Consortium Legal‘s IP department assists clients with the full suite of services aimed at safeguarding their IP assets, including filings and renewals. The firm utilises an IP portfolio management software which streamlines the management of trademark portfolios and allows for prompt responses to protection alerts. Darliss Gordon leads the practice and is experienced in advising local and international companies on licensing, patent and brand protection matters.