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SpaceX Registers Starlink Mobile Trademark in Nicaragua
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has officially registered the trademark "Starlink Mobile" in Nicaragua, according to a publication in the country's official gazette, La Gaceta, edition No. 91. The registration falls under Class 38, which covers telecommunications services.
The trademark filing is a standard intellectual property protection move, common among multinational companies preparing to enter new markets. By registering the brand name in Nicaragua's official registry, SpaceX secures the commercial identity of Starlink Mobile on Nicaraguan soil and prevents unauthorized use of the name — even before any licensing process begins.
The filing does not represent a license to operate, offer subscriptions, or import hardware. A separate and more complex regulatory process would be required before any commercial service could begin.
Starlink Mobile is SpaceX's direct-to-cell (D2C) satellite service, officially unveiled under that name at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March 2026. At that event, SpaceX's SVP of Starlink, Mike Nichols, described the service as the company's next major frontier: delivering mobile connectivity directly to standard smartphones via satellite, without requiring special equipment.
SpaceX first filed for the "Starlink Mobile" trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in October 2025, covering personal cellular services and two-way transmission of text, voice, and audio. The company has since registered the brand in multiple jurisdictions as part of its global rollout strategy.
As of early 2026, SpaceX has launched more than 650 specialized direct-to-cell satellites. The service already operates commercially through carrier partnerships — most notably with T-Mobile in the United States, as well as Rogers in Canada, KDDI in Japan, and Airtel Africa across 14 African markets — reaching an estimated 10 million monthly active users.
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.
