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Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados, tier 1 firm on The Legal 500
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados is the only tier 1 firm of Intellectual Property in Nicaragua, according to the latest ranking from The Legal 500.“The powerhouse intellectual property group remains a market leader, providing a full service to international clients which covers all matters related to patents, trade marks, industrial designs and copyright,” the ranking states.
The firm’s IP group is headed by Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero and trademark expert Julián Bendaña-Aragón, both named as leading individuals in Nicaragua. Blanca de Bendaña and Ana Jeanssy Fornos are also part of the team. Jeanssy Fornos is named by The Legal 500 as a "rising star".
Abbott Laboratories, Acer, Authentic Brands Group, Cargill, Chanel, General Electric Company, Hanesbrands, Louis Vuitton Malletier, Mars, Microsoft Corporation, Payless Shoesource Worldwide and Pfizer are among the key clients of Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados.
Among the works of the firm highlighted by The Legal 500 are the representation of Official Pillowtex in a nullity action against the company Cannon Pillows to cancel its trade mark registration for CANNON AND DESIGN in class 20, the representation of Ugly in preventing a local food and drink establishment from using its well-known trade mark COYOTE UGLY and the advisement for PriceSmart on an extrajudicial action to halt the infringement and non-authorised use of the trade mark PRICEMARK in several establishments located in various cities in Nicaragua
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research programme revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. The rankings are based on a series of criteria based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.
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.
