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Nicaragua receives Excellence Awards for freshwater lake
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
Nicaragua was internationally recognized for its “Viva Solentiname plastic free” campaign, which promotes the Archipelago of Solentiname, the largest freshwater lake in Central America and recently named a National Monument free of plastic.The XVI Excellence Awards were delivered at the Madrid International Tourism Fair -FITUR 2021-, the first appointment of the year for the world’s tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America. The Excellence Awards were created 16 years ago by Grupo Excelencias with the aim of promoting excellence in different areas related to tourism, gastronomy and culture in Latin America.
21 awards were awarded to projects from 12 countries: Nicaragua, Spain, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Paraguay, Argentina, Cuba, Brazil, Panama and Mexico.
"Viva Solentiname plastic free" is the motto for the beginning of a new time on the Archipelago of Solentiname.Composed of a group of 36 islands 28 kilometers from the mainland, Solentiname brims with exuberant nature, biodiversity and captivating beauty that until recently was threatened by the accumulation of plastic waste that was polluting its coasts and water sources and contributing to the emission of greenhouse gases.
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.
