ARIAS´s Costa Rican IP operations are now directed by Cynthia Wo-Ching, expert attorney with over 20 years of experience in the field.

Cynthia Wo-Ching is a long-standing ally of ARIAS, having been part of their Costa Rica team at the beginning of her career. Regional IP Partners Morena Zavaleta and Andrey Dorado referred to her:


Andrey Dorado declares: “We are proud to announce that our IP practice will continue to honor its standards of excellence. Our team in Costa Rica will be directed by Cynthia Wo Ching, and our regional team will continue to be directed by Morena Zavaleta, whose decades-long experience and sterling reputation is at your service.”


On her part Morena Zavaleta added: “Cynthia is a great addition to our team. Andrey Dorado will be providing Cynthia and the Costa Rica team support in management of our client relationships and any special client needs or queries.”


Vicente Lines, Regional Managing partner confirms this:


“During the past five years ARIAS’s IP practice has flourished, and our client base has grown too. ARIAS keeps its local strength, its regional reach, long-standing client relationships, and a conviction to continue to grow in IP expertise and in clientele from the industry segments that demand it. Our specialized team in Costa Rica will continue the best practices and specialization that have been part of our mission.”


Additionally, we want to highlight that María Laura Torres will work with Cynthia to assist clients in their important matters. María Laura joined the firm in 2022 and focuses on issues related to patents, utility models and designs. She also provides support on trademarks and matters related to Intellectual Property.


She began her professional career in the public sector, and later continued her career in a firm dedicated to Corporate, Notarial and Intellectual Property law, working as an associate and managing the departments. Throughout her career she has provided legal consulting to various national and international companies, providing clients with personalized follow-up and service.