Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Latin America

Nicaragua

Intellectual Property at the higher end covers civil disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement and criminal proceedings related to anti-counterfeiting matters. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. Account prosecutions, enforcement and opposition actions and related issues such as plant varieties, licensing agreements and IP commercialisation are also covered in this section.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Guy José Bendaña-GuerreroGuy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
1

Band 1

  1. Zayda Cubas Chavarría
    Zayda Cubas Chavarría Alvarado y Asociados9 Years Ranked
  2. Julián J Bendaña-AragónGuy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
3

Band 3

  1. María Eugenia García FonsecaJarquin-García Abogados

Associates to watch

  1. Carlos Ubeda Arias1 Years Ranked
  2. Karen Bonilla
    Karen Bonilla Nassar Abogados1 Years Ranked
  3. Lía Esperanza Incer Flores
    Lía Esperanza Incer Flores García & Bodán4 Years Ranked
  4. Ana Carolina BarqueroLatinAlliance
  5. Diogenes VelasquezACZALAW - Nicaragua

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Alvarado y Asociados
    2
    Alvarado y Asociados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Alvarado y Asociados is an acclaimed full-service firm recognised for its considerable intellectual property capabilities. The Managua-based team acts for key clients in the food and beverage, sports, and cosmetics sectors. Alvarado y Asociados' solid team employs its knowledge of trade mark matters to manage large portfolios for significant clients.
  2. Estudio Caldera
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Arias
    3
    Arias
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Arias remains a well-respected regional practice with significant activity in Nicaraguan IP. The firm is sought after by both local and international clients for its expertise in trade mark filing and oppositions and has particular strength in post-merger execution and filings.
  2. 3
    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Bendaña & Bendaña Abogados is an accomplished IP specialist firm with expertise in representing key industry players from the automotive and telecommunications sectors. The team is well equipped to handle trade mark and patent prosecutions, as well as contentious mandates.
  3. Consortium Legal
    3
    Consortium Legal
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal is highly skilled at handling trade mark matters and frequently assists Nicaraguan and international clients to manage their portfolios. The solid IP team acts for notable clients from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and technology. It offers additional expertise in carrying out investigations and filing trade mark oppositions.
  4. García & Bodán
    3
    García & Bodán
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    García & Bodán is a dynamic IP team with strong regional reach. The team advises on registrations, trade mark portfolio management, and contentious IP proceedings. The firm acts for clients in a range of sectors, including food and beverage, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
  5. ACZALAW - Nicaragua
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3