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Leveraging its network of offices throughout the region, as well as internationally, Dentons advises major multinationals from the retail, food and beverages, tech, cosmetics, telecoms, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing sectors – among others – on the registration, protection and enforcement of their trade marks, patents, designs, copyrights and trade secrets. The group is also active in IP litigation and complex administrative procedures, the IP aspects of cross-border transactions, and regulatory and licensing issues. Director Mayra Navarrete, an expert in brand protection, anti-counterfeiting actions, IP prosecutions and data privacy, leads the practice. The team is backed by associate Ana Ruth Rodriguez, who utilises a background in the public sector.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team stands out for its attention to detail, follow-up and contact with clients, and for its immediate responses.'
  • 'I believe that the firm's intellectual property practice stands out due to the specialised knowledge of its main lawyer in this area, Mayra Navarrete. She stays abreast of changes in the industry and is highly adept at understanding the business and strategic needs of the company.'
  • 'This practice has a solid team of lawyers in other countries, which allows us to receive a comprehensive service since our lawyer can directly contact other lawyers in the firm's network to meet our needs outside of Nicaragua (which we have already done). Likewise, in terms of innovations, the access they give their clients to webinars on the Dentons Global platform is very worthwhile. Many topics of interest are discussed and the information is of a high level.'
  • 'Compared to other law firms, I believe that this practice stands out because of the dedication of Mayra Navarrete. She is distinguished by her personalised approach and the close relationships she maintains with her clients. I appreciate her honesty in the legal assessments she makes; she provides me with a solid foundation to make informed decisions.'

Key clients

  • Coca Cola Industrial
  • Walmart Centro América
  • Walmart México
  • Alimentos ProSalud
  • Super de Alimentos
  • Papelera Internacional
  • PedidosYa
  • Papelera Latinoamericana de Nicaragua

Work highlights

  • Advising Coca-Cola Industrial regionally on sanitary regulations.
  • Advising Walmart Centro América on the preparation and filing of new trade mark applications, commercial surveillance regarding the unauthorised use of trade marks, control of renewals and assurance of protection regarding third parties.
  • Managing the health registrations of candy manufacturer Super de Alimentos, including appearing before the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mayra Navarrete

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mayra Navarrete