García & Bodán
Drawing on the bench strength of eight locations throughout the region, García & Bodán manages the intellectual property portfolios and health registrations of major global brands such as Novo Nordisk across sectors ranging from energy, financial services, food and beverages, and chemicals to retail, pharmaceuticals and telecoms. The team guides clients through administrative and judicial proceedings, and also covers the surveillance of trade marks, patents, industrial designs and utility models, as well as assistance with licensing and franchising matters and due diligence procedures. The team is led by associate Ileana Montenegro, who coordinates with other regional offices to advise the firm’s multinational client base, and regional IP director Julio Vargas, who is based in El Salvador. Another key figure is senior associate Lía Incer Flores, a former director of copyright and related rights at the General Directorate of the Intellectual Property Registry.
Testimonials
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‘García & Bodán is dedicated to providing legal advice in all areas of law, offering an excellent service. They are seeking closer relationships with their clients and excellence in the provision of services, with a practical and innovative approach.’
‘Julio Vargas has extensive experience in managing brand portfolios for local and international clients - he anticipates their needs and provides a broad perspective on possible solutions. Lia Incer gives clients assurance that cases will be resolved diligently and efficiently. She is always quick and precise in answering questions.'
Key clients
- Grupo Televisa
- Laboratorios La Santé
Work highlights
- Managing the health registration of Yara Costa Rica’s fertiliser products in Nicaragua and El Salvador, as well as the registration of the company as an authorised manufacturer of fertilisers for agricultural use.
- Advising global corporation Juul Labs on handling its trade mark portfolio in Central American countries and assisting with copyright issues over the protection of accessories' designs.