Bendana & Bendana has been at the forefront of Nicaragua’s legal sector for decades, advising both national and international clients in intellectual property, corporate and real estate matters. Enjoying a well-deserved reputation for outstanding and efficient service, the firm’s partners and associates, who have dedicated their professional careers to protecting and safeguarding their client’s interests in Nicaragua, are at the heart of a long established tradition of client-oriented services. Since the firm was founded in the 1950’s by Julián Bendaña Silva, Bendaña & Bendaña has been a leading firm for over 65 years and one of the most recognized names in patent, trademark and health registrations, in great part due to the firm’s focus on quality service and competitive pricing. Bendaña & Bendaña has also expanded regionally, into the rest of Central America and Cuba, offering primarily intellectual property services. As a boutique Intellectual Property (IP) firm, Bendaña & Bendaña, has specialized in IP and related matters since its founding. The client roster includes large pharmaceutical companies, such as Bayer AG, as well as other international conglomerates like Exxon Mobile, Ford, Japan Tabacco International, Coach Companies, Georgia-Pacific, Lycra, Merck Sharp and Dohme, Allergan and others. The current managing partners are the founder’s children, María Jose Bendaña-Guerrero and Ricardo J. Bendaña-Guerrero, who have headed the firm since the early 1990’s. Although initially Bendaña & Bendaña had focused its practice on intellectual property matters, the firm currently offers services in several areas of law. Its current areas of practice are: Intellectual Property Law Registration, advise, contract drafting and revision in all areas of Intellectual Property Law, including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets and internet law. Regulatory Affairs General regulatory issues, including marketing authorization of pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, chemical, and veterinary goods. Real Estate Law Real Estate due diligence, appraisals, surveys and inspections. Drafting of Mortgages, Deeds, Purchase/Sale Contracts (closings) and Promissory Contracts. Corporate and Commercial Law Business contracts, contract writing, breach of contracts, establishment of Nicaraguan corporations, tax and financial advice. Immigration Law Nicaraguan residency for foreign investors and retirees, as well as other immigration issues.