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Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados ranked as the top IP Law Firm in Nicaragua
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
The Legal 500 describes our firm as follows: “Fielding the largest IP team in Nicaragua, the ‘Very strong’ boutique offering Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados has been present in the market for a remarkable 109 years. The group’s tremendous reputation is built on deep expertise and experience in all contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patents, trade marks and copyright, but also regulatory matters such as sanitary registrations. The client base is mainly composed of renowned international corporations such as Pfizer, Kimberly-Clark, Toyota and Levi Strauss & Co., but also includes several local companies. Key team members Julián Bendaña-Aragón and Guy Bendaña-Guerrero are both highly recommended.”
Chambers & Partners describes our firm as follows: “Esteemed player in the IP field respected for its ample experience across an extensive range of matters, spanning trade marks, patents, copyrights and industrial designs.
Team also offers significant capabilities in infringement litigation cases. Maintains an impressive client portfolio featuring distinguished names from the international market. It is clear from the work of this firm that it is one of the best - the lawyers go into great depth, and it is a very well-structured.
team. Leading practitioner Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero is widely endorsed as a prestigious figure in the IP field, with interviewees stating: "When I have a highly complex issue that requires a top-tier lawyer, I go to him." He offers broad expertise across the field, including in copyright, patent and trademark law. Key partner Julián Bendaña-Aragón is highlighted by market sources as a strong practitioner in this field. He offers noteworthy expertise relating to patents and trade marks, and is particularly experienced in advising major pharmaceutical companies.”
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.
