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First call for proposal for innovative projects in Latin America
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
AL-INVEST Verde, the new edition of the European Union-Latin America Alliance for Sustainable Growth and Jobs, announced it will provide funding of 25 million euros for innovative projects arising from business partnerships.The proposals will be received until the end of June. To participate, projects must include at least one entity from a Latin American country and one from the EU. Eligible institutions are non-profit organisations from the EU and Latin American including Nicaragua. In charge of the evaluation of the proposals is Sequa, a German organisation that promotes the development of projects and programmes at a global level and is working hand in hand with a consortium of institutions.
Funded by the European Union (EU), AL-INVEST Verde aims to promote the growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Latin America, through the implementation of sustainable practices, such as the reduction of the carbon footprint in their processes and greater efficiency in the use of resources. This, with a view to contributing to their transition towards a more circular economy.
AL-INVEST Verde also seeks to achieve enhanced use and effectiveness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Latin America. Its purpose is to expand and improve the use of IPRs to boost opportunities for research cooperation and stimulate competitiveness and sustainable innovation.
This action is implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the EU decentralised agency, specialised on intellectual property. In this endeavour, it has a privileged collaboration with the European Commission concerning IP external actions in various regions. The purpose is to make better IP Systems and develop and collaborative networks. AL-INVEST Verde is designed to be consistent with EU trade policy, with emphasis on keeping IP in line with an open and sustainable trade policy, to contribute to the economic recovery through support for the green and digital transformations.
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.
