Operating from offices in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras (where the firm opened up a branch in May 2025), MMonivation acts as a one-stop shop for the management and protection of trade marks, patents, copyright and sanitary registrations for clients throughout Latin America and the US. The team, which is recognised for its ‘availability and agility’, handles the full range of IP due diligence, contracts, licensing, registration procedures and contentious matters, focusing particularly on the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. Ana Catalina Monge leads the international IP department, while other key names include fellow founding partner Carlos Monge, who assists with regulatory issues, and Andrés Hernandez, who handles clients’ IP portfolios in Costa Rica.
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‘Quick responses and efficient processes. Very practical in offering solutions and also reliable.’
‘Carlos Monge and Ana Catalina Monge provide personalised attention. They are very trustworthy and transparent.’
'The team are very diligent, friendly and quick in their responses. Their availability and agility to respond accurately to questions and concerns about IP law in our country is appreciated.'
'Their warmth and friendly attitude make it possible to work with greater confidence and peace of mind.'
Key clients
- Samyork
- Laboratorios Silanes
- Biosfera Products
- Arabela
- Kao Usa
- Helados Sensación
- Caribbean Trademark Services
- Alimenta
- Agroindustrias Alimenticias de Veraguas
Work highlights
Advising Laboratorios Silanes on the management of its IP portfolio over 34 countries.
Practice head
Ana Catalina Monge