Attorney and Notary Public · Intellectual Property
Protect what you build.
Trademark, copyright, and intellectual property counsel in Costa Rica for entrepreneurs, companies, and legal teams, from a former registrar with 12 years at Costa Rica's National Registry.
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Who I help
Your brand and your creations are part of your business's value.
Entrepreneurs and SMEs
Register your trademark before investing in signage, packaging, and social media, and keep anyone else from claiming your name.
Creators and producers
Authors, designers, audiovisual producers, and developers: contracts, assignments, and licenses that make ownership clear.
Companies and legal teams
Specialized support for in-house legal departments and law firms that need Costa Rican registry and IP expertise on specific matters.
Services
Complete protection, from idea to registration.
Trademark registration
Clearance searches, Nice classification, filing, responses to office actions and oppositions, and renewals.
Copyright
Work-for-hire agreements, assignments, and licenses for written, audiovisual, multimedia, and software production.
Intellectual property and AI
AI use policies and ownership of content created with the help of AI.
IP strategy for your business
Assessment of your intangible assets, protection before exporting, and patent guidance.
Notarial and registry services
Deeds, certifications, and filings before Costa Rica's National Registry, with the eye of someone who examined them from the inside.
Talks and training
Intellectual property training for teams, business chambers, and educational institutions.
Why ON3?
I know the process from the inside.
For 12 years I was a trademark and movable property registrar at Costa Rica's National Registry. I examined the same kind of applications I now prepare for my clients. I know what stalls a filing, what triggers an objection, and how to present an application so it moves forward.
Today I combine that experience with university teaching and copyright management for academic, written, audiovisual, and multimedia production at UNED. At ON3, you work directly with me from start to finish.
Education and background
- Master's in Notarial and Registry LawUniversidad Latina de Costa Rica
- Intellectual Property Management TechnicianUniversity of Costa Rica
- IP Train-the-Trainers ProgramWIPO, National Registry, and ACOPI
- Professor and researcherUACA, ULACIT, UNED, and CONARE
- Speaker on IP and artificial intelligenceUCR, CADEXCO, Costa Rican Bar Association, and Legal Hackers
Publications and talks
I write and teach about what I do.
Recent book
Gestión de pequeñas y medianas empresas
A step-by-step guide to turning a business idea into a formal small business. I understand the challenges of starting a company, and protecting your brand from day one is one of the steps that adds the most value.
El principio registral de publicidad (The registry publicity principle)
Why what is recorded in the Registry has effect against third parties: the foundation of legal certainty for property, security interests, and trademarks.
Read the article (PDF)
Copyright in the age of AI
A panel discussion on copyright and artificial intelligence.
Watch on YouTube
Intellectual property in video games
A talk on protecting creative works and trademarks in the video game industry.
Watch on YouTube
How I work
Clarity at every step, no surprises.
We talk
You tell me what you want to protect and what concerns you. A first conversation to understand your case.
Assessment
I review prior rights and risks and explain your options in plain language.
Written proposal
Scope, estimated timelines, and fees agreed before any work begins.
Filing and follow-up
I file, follow up, and keep you informed of every step until the final outcome.
Is your trademark available?
Before investing in a logo, packaging, or advertising, request a preliminary review. I'll tell you whether similar marks are registered in Costa Rica and how viable your registration is.
Frequently asked questions
I already incorporated my company. Is my brand protected?
Not necessarily. Incorporating a company protects its corporate name, not your trademark. To use your trade name and logo safely, the trademark must be registered separately.
How long does a trademark registration last?
In Costa Rica, a registration lasts ten years and can be renewed indefinitely for equal periods.
Does my Costa Rican trademark protect me abroad?
No. Protection is territorial: if you plan to export or sell in other markets, it's best to plan registration in those countries from the start.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
It depends on your case and whether objections or oppositions arise. After our first conversation, you receive a written proposal with fees and estimated timelines.
Do you work with clients remotely?
Yes. I work remotely with clients across Costa Rica and abroad, meeting by Google Meet. If needed, meetings can include real-time translation into your language.
Let's talk about your brand.
Tell me about your case. I'll reply personally.