BLP remains a market leader, employing the full bench strength of offices in San José, Puntarenas, Guanacaste and Marina Flamingo, in addition to branches across Latin America and Europe, to advise global household names including adidas, Bayer and Sony, on the management, licensing and enforcement of their international intellectual property portfolios. With an active client base spanning such sectors as pharmaceuticals, apparel, entertainment, food and beverages, education, tech and financial services, the practice’s full offering covers matters involving trade marks, copyrights and sanitary registrations, in addition to complex patent prosecutions, cross-border registration reports, the seizure of counterfeit goods, third-party infringements and the assignment of rights. The practice is headed by Giselle Reuben, who brings expertise to the anti-counterfeiting litigation practice, and Uri Weinstok, who draws on a multidisciplinary skill set to manage IP issues related to competition and antitrust law and advertising. Other key figures include directors León Weinstok, who specialises in IP data protection matters, and Anel Aguilar, who handles complex trade mark filing strategies.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a very dynamic team - very quick in their responses without ever neglecting the quality of service and attention to detail.'
‘The firm's lawyers are up to date with the procedures of all clients and can be consulted directly about any matter and will always be ready and available to answer any query or concern. I would particularly like to highlight the work of Giselle Reuben, León Weinstok and Anel Aguilar.'
‘Uri Weinstock, Giselle Reuben and León Weinstock are highly trained professionals in various areas related to intellectual property, such as competition law or advertising law, which allows them to have a broad perspective of each matter entrusted to them.'
‘BLP has a very complete team of lawyers specialising in intellectual property. The advice is very thorough and each lawyer has great knowledge of the matters they handle.'
‘They are responsible and very dedicated lawyers, fully available to the client. Giselle Reuben, León Weinstock and Anel Aguilar stand out.'
‘Giselle Reuben is one of the people with the greatest knowledge of IP in Central America and this is fundamental for us in that area.'
‘The team is made up of lawyers with full knowledge of the subject matter. León Weinstock and Giselle Reuben provide personalised attention and are very attentive to the needs of their clients.'
‘The BLP team is a very complete team with deep legal knowledge and, at the same time, a broad business sense.'
Key clients
- OpenAI/Hogan Lovells
- Bayer
- BASF/Palacios & Asociados
- adidas
- Sony Corporation
- Bticino/Jacobacci
- YUASA and HARA
- BioPlus Care
- Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica
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Work highlights
- Advised Bayer on all trade mark and brand-related issues in Costa Rica, including trade mark registration, renewal, surveillance and maintenance.
- Advised BASF on patent applications and processing in Costa Rica.
- Advised Sony Corporation on anti-piracy issues.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Giselle Reuben; Uri Weinstok