We are one of the top law firms in Costa Rica for trademark filing and prosecution with the National Registry. We deal will all manner of strategic trademark advice and clearance, administrative and judicial matters for protection and enforcement of trademarks and distinctive signs, as well as post-registration maintenance matters.  We handle oppositions, negotiations, cancellations and infringement monitoring.

Under the Costa Rican Patent Law, applicant’s may register the following types of rights:

• Patents of Invention 
• Utility models 
• Industrial Designs

We collaborate with clients seeking to protect and enforce these rights in Costa Rica, utilizing the benefits of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property or the PCT system .

Like trademark and patents, copyrights over software, literary and artistic works (music, film, etc.) are also registered in Costa Rica before the Copyright Office of the National Registry.

Trade secrets may also be deposited confidentially before the Registry to serve as evidence for future litigation or to defend against a potential infringement.

When all other avenues have been explored and exhausted, our attorneys are well versed in dispute resolution and litigation. We are qualified to act before all courts and arbitration boards in Costa Rica, administrative and judicial.

We understand that at the heart of international commerce and business transactions timely advice is critical to reduce risk and maximize return on investment.

We provide advice on navigating business regulations in Costa Rica, contracts, corporate structuring, shareholder relations, corporate record-keeping and documentation, acquisitions and takeovers.

We cannot emphasize enough the importance for international investors seeking to do business in Costa Rica or buy property to obtain reliable, consistent and trustworthy legal counsel during all steps of the transaction.

While Costa Rican has a very robust property system, the right advice at the right time, as well following good practices, can make a world of difference.

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Costa Rica follows a civil law system, where notaries are specialized public officials entrusted with authorizing and celebrating certain deeds and contracts.