The IP team at BLP leverages its cross-border capabilities to excel in trade mark filings, trade mark opposition proceedings and trade mark portfolio management. Orlando Cardoza is at the helm, drawing upon extensive experience to represent clients in a variety of trade mark filing and prosecution matters. In addition, the group's skill set also includes anti-counterfeiting expertise, with the team displaying dense knowledge of import, distribution and marketing of counterfeit products. Cardoza is well supported at the associate level by Katherine Blandón, whose experience in patents lends itself to Nicaraguan clients requiring technical expertise and patent maintenance.
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Testimonials
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- In my opinion, BLP's response level is very good; additionally, they are integrated and provide us with services in different areas.
- Excellent customer service and quality of work.
- Responsibility and customer service. Good time management, responsible handling of each case.
- The team is distinguished by its solid understanding of the regulatory environment in Nicaragua and its practical approach to managing complex matters, which has allowed processes to progress smoothly to date. The lawyers' technical expertise and local experience are particularly noteworthy, as they contribute to confident decision-making.
- Orlando Cardoza is an excellent professional. His practice managing portfolios internationally is comprehensive, translating the complexity of Central America into a clear and timely language.
- Responsibility, speed in response and technical knowledge.
Key clients
- MCG Consultores
- Boston Beer Corporation
- Ricci IP
- Unilever
- Dennemeyer
- FedEx
- Brons & Salas Abogados
- H&M
- Nicaribe Resort
- Sargent & Krahn
- Baker & McKenzie
Work highlights
Advised MCG Consultores on brand portfolio management, including trade mark registration.
Advising Dorsey & Whitney on all matters related to the registration of the trade mark portfolio owned by Boston Beer Corp. in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Advising the retailer H&M on all matters related to trade marks in Nicaragua, including registration, renewals, surveillance and maintenance.
Practice head
Orlando Cardoza
Other key lawyers
Katherine Blandón