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Education and public involvement, two main needs for Nicaraguan technological development
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
"In Nicaragua we have a problem, as our industries and products have low technological level. More than 77% of our export products have low added value, so clearly state policies and the education system need to be in line with the highly added value that products have in the top economies of the world“, said to La Prensa economist Luis Murillo, who believes that there should be a coordination between the government, educational institutions and companies to help diversify the industry and develop human resources.
A similar position has Delvin Díaz, Vice-Principal of Promotion and Development at the La Salle Technological University, who continuously campaigns for educational institutions to develop mechatronics, a multidisciplinary field of engineering that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, robotics, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. “Without mechatronics, companies are practically handicapped to utilize the needed technology. They are running with of obsolete mechanical processes, while with mechatronics they guarantee to include new technologies, new processes, new young people prepared. Otherwise, they are going to be left behind”, he said to La Prensa.
The same opinion has Ernesto Varela, General Manager of Comtech, one of the country’s top electronic retailers and an a current named example of the results that the use of innovation and highly prepared employees can have in a company. all these efforts are just a grain of sand in a field where there is still much to be done. "The information has been exposed, the benefits are real, we also know the regional experience, but the country must take the decision to include fields like mechatronics and robotics as a basic educational axis. Prepare our teachers and students so that the subjects of mathematics, physics, geometry and calculation is taught only with educational robotics tools. That is a necessary step that has not been taken”.
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.
