COSTA RICA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Néstor Morera and Zayde Chahín Morera & Chahin
Morera & Chahin is a Costa Rican law firm estab - lished in 2017. It offers a unique synergy between high-stakes litigation and specialised IP law. With over 20 years of partner-led experience, the firm holds a privileged position in the Costa Rican market as the premier choice for patent legal counsel and comprehensive trade mark portfolio management. Its boutique approach ensures personalised strat - egies for securing intangible assets, ranging from trade mark registration and enforcement to the high -
ly specialised field of patent prosecution. Morera & Chahín’s technical authority is recognised regionally, having been commissioned to publish leading manu - scripts on IP trends in Central America. The firm pro - vides the specialised expertise needed to safeguard innovations for global corporations, tech start-ups and individual inventors. At Morera & Chahín, the le - gal professionals are dedicated to transforming your intellectual efforts into legally robust assets through elite, cutting-edge legal advocacy.
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Néstor Morera Morera & Chahin has robust background in litigation fuses with deep specialisation in IP to provide a distinctive range of expertise. With over 20 years of experience, he has litigated in nearly
Zayde Chahín of Morera & Chahin is one of Costa Rica’s premier advisors in patent prosecution and plant variety protection (PBR), with over 25 years of professional experience. Her expertise spans international PCT
every court in Costa Rica and represented clients internationally. As an IP KEY and WIPO legal expert, he specialises in “train the trainers” programs for diplomatic academies, entrepreneurs, and SMEs across the region. Additionally, over the last three years, he served as Chair of INTA’s Latin America Anticounterfeiting Committee. His profile uniquely combines high-level international consultancy with elite technical defence for brands and innovators.
applications and strategic planning for complex industrial property rights. Zayde specialises in the intersection of IP and regulatory affairs, including health registrations for medicines, data exclusivity and linkage. A seasoned litigator in civil and administrative IP cases, she provides elite counsel in both Costa Rica and abroad. Her practice is essential for innovators seeking robust protection for biotechnological, pharmaceutical and agricultural advancements.
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