BLP
More informationThe experienced team at BLP leverages the bench strength of its offices in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala to advise national and multinational corporates, including Apple and Unilever, across such sectors as tech, pharmaceuticals, tobacco and consumer goods, on the safeguarding and management of their global IP portfolios. The group provides a full service, assisting with trade mark searches, registrations and renewals, anti-counterfeiting measures, patent prosecution, and administrative and judicial proceedings. Practice head Orlando Cardoza is an expert in sanitary registrations as well as IP law, frequently advising on the compliance of products with health regulations in the country.
Testimonials
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‘What makes this practice unique is the comprehensive and personalised approach that the team offers to each client. The lawyers are highly competent in terms of legal knowledge and skills; they focus on thoroughly understanding the needs and objectives of each client to provide effective and efficient solutions.’
‘What makes the attorneys at this firm stand out is their client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. The attorneys at this firm have a passion for providing innovative and effective solutions to the legal challenges facing their clients.’
'Centralised and coordinated client care.'
'The BLP Nicaragua team is highly efficient and provides timely monitoring of IP procedures.'
'Excellent relationship between fees and service. A comprehensive team at the LATAM level.'
Key clients
- Laboratorios PISA
- Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores
- Apple
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Unilever
- MCG Consultores
- Joint Stock Company BIOCAD
- Troncoso y Cáceres
Work highlights
- Conducted an analysis to provide accurate criteria for the content classification that would allow Apple to implement a new user experience called "Family22" for its Family accounts by reviewing Nicaragua's regulations on content restrictions for children and advising on appropriate age ratings.
- Advised on the transfer of Joya de Nicaragua's entire trade mark portfolio to Country Universal.
- Providing assistance to Unilever with the procurement of all of its sanitary registrations in Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Orlando Cardoza