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Nicaragua Hosts Conversatory on Importance and Benefits of IP
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
In an effort to raise awareness among universities, research centers, and small businesses in Nicaragua regarding the significance of intellectual property rights and their protection and utilization, a conversatory was held in Managua. This event aimed to familiarize participants with the rights to enjoy and dispose of their creations, subject only to limitations set by the law.
For coffee producers like us, it has a significant impact as we register individual and collective trademarks for our products," stated Eduardo Escobar, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Coffee Transformation and Development (CONATRADEC).
Organized by the Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade (MIFIC), this activity seeks to ensure that even the smallest companies can benefit from the prerogatives granted by Nicaragua's intellectual property laws.
Weaknesses persist in certain areas of the country’s IP system. Limited resources and mechanisms hinder the efficient combatting of infringement. Moreover, piracy and counterfeiting continue to plague various industries, including software, music, and consumer goods, undermining the protection of IP rights and impacting legitimate businesses. Therefore, raising awareness and educating the public, businesses, and enforcement agencies about intellectual property rights is crucial to foster a culture of respect.
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.
