Channeling the bench strength of its offices in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala, the team at BLP advises national and multinational corporations, including Apple and Unilever, across such sectors as tech, consumer goods, aviation, tobacco, art and pharmaceuticals on the management and defence of their global IP portfolios. The group’s comprehensive skill set extends to trade mark searches, registrations and renewals, anti-counterfeiting matters, patent prosecution, and administrative and judicial litigation. Orlando Cardoza heads the team, bringing over two decades of experience to handling complex registration and protection strategies.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is highly specialised in IP matters and that's why we trust them.’
‘They are very reliable professionals with a high level of knowledge. Responses are quick and provide thorough and assertive recommendations and opinions.'
‘Orlando Cardoza provides excellent, responsible, high-quality advice.’
‘The team demonstrated deep technical knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients.'
Key clients
- Laboratorios PISA
- Baker McKenzie
- Unicrese
- Apple
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Dennemeyer
- Ricci IP
- Vila Abogados
- Unilever
- MCG Consultores
Work highlights
- Advised Joya de Nicaragua, playing a key role in the transfer of its brand portfolio spanning Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia.
- Advised Unilever on obtaining health registrations for its cosmetic, hygiene and food products in Nicaragua.
- Providing specialised advice to Ricci IP of Brazil on registering and protecting its clients' trade marks in Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Orlando Cardoza