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Proyecto Tapir Nicaragua
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
The program is headed by Christopher Jordan, Nicaragua´s Programs director for Global Wildlife Conservation, a foundation that protects endangered species and habitats through science-based field action. Jordan and his group (between them several Nicaraguan environmental specialists), work mainly in the Indio-Maiz Biological Reserve, a forest area that measures about 4,500 square kilometers and is considered one of the best preserved natural reserves in Nicaragua, home to a wide variety of animals (including the Baird´s tapir) and known as "the gem of Central American nature reserves".
In addition to funding the radio collar activities, the funding from Zoo New England also supported the illustration of a Spanish language children’s story on tapirs, "which will be used in schools and as an educational tool in the communities" of Nicaragua, according to the press statement.

The Baird's tapir is a species of tapir native to Mexico, Central America and northwestern South America. With an average of 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length and a weight between 150 to 400 kilograms (330 to 880 pounds), this species of tapir is the largest native land mammal both in Central and South America. Because of poaching and habitat loss, in1996 the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources classified the species as vulnerable and in danger of extinction.
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.
