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Amendments to the Nicaraguan Law on Trademarks and Other Distinctive Signs
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
The Central American University-Managua, through its Department of Legal Sciences, organized the first Nicaraguan International Congress on Intellectual Property, Law and Innovation.The Congress, which takes place from April 25 to 28, 2022, has been designed to foster a dialogue between national and international intellectual property experts, including academics, lawyers, business people and students, with the aim of furthering the study and understanding of intellectual property and promoting it as a path to development through innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
“Respect for intellectual property in Nicaragua and in the Central American region is a primary step so that it can fulfill its function as the driving force of innovation and creation, providing benefits for both its owners and its users”, the Central American University-Managua stated in its invitation.
Several national and international specialists highlighted the academic sessions discussing about legislations and the most recent regional developments on trademarks, patents, utility models, copyrights and industrial designs.
Among the speakers were Julián Bendaña-Aragón and Ana Jeanssy Fornos, from Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados, who talked about the amendments to the Nicaraguan Law on Trademarks and Other Distinctive Signs. Mr. Bendaña and Mrs. Fornos are experts in trademark law and are widely recognized in Nicaragua and Central America for their work with national and foreign clients, providing advice on trademark and patent matters.
Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
GUY JOSE BENDAÑA GUERRERO & ASOCIADOS has a long and prosperous tradition in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Nicaragua, with roots that go back to more than 100 years, resulting on long-term relationships with renowned clients and attorneys worldwide.
The firm has its origins in the law firm Henry Caldera & Henry Caldera-Pallais, founded in 1907 by Mr. Henry Caldera. That same year of 1907, through the efforts of Mr. Caldera, Nicaragua had its first Trademark Law. In the late 1930’s, Mr. Caldera’s oldest son, Dr. Henry Caldera-Pallais, after studying law in Nicaragua, attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Dr. Caldera-Pallais in 1964 was a founding member of the Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), the first regional intellectual property organization in the Americas. The firm continued to grow during the administration of Dr. Franklin Caldera, son of Dr. Caldera-Pallais, who obtained his doctoral degree in law from the Universidad Centroamericana in 1973.
Since 1985 the current partners, Dr. Guy José Bendaña Guerrero and Mrs. Blanca Aragón de Bendaña, took over the management of the firm. Dr. Bendaña Guerrero, Director of the firm, has distinguished himself as one of the most respected authorities in Central America in the field of intellectual property and law in general, being the author of several books such as “Course of Industrial Property Law”, “Study of the new Laws of Industrial Property” and “New Study of Contracts “, among others. Mrs. Aragón de Bendaña has served as the firm’s general manager and, thanks to her excellent management, the firm has been in constant growth, with a highly qualified staff committed to excellence. Since 1996, partner Julián José Bendaña Aragón joined the firm, and has been standing out as one of the most recognized attorneys in the field of intellectual property.
We have adapted to the constant change of the business world, supporting our clients in finding the most appropriate legal solutions for each moment. The firm distinguishes itself by understanding the needs of its clients, offering personalized service and adding value to its activities.
Nowadays we continue to be the leading firm in Nicaragua in the area of intellectual property, and at the same time, we have been consolidating other areas of service within the civil, commercial and labor fields, as well as litigation and consulting in general. The firm is well positioned to guarantee a pragmatic service that meets the requirements of the most demanding clients.
