BLP

BLP was founded in 2003 by a group of lawyers convinced that legal advisers must become true business partners to their clients by providing top legal advice with business sense. Hence, the name: Business Law Partners.

BLP is a full-service law firm with 9 offices in 5 different countries, offering a strong and renown practice in the following areas:

Consumer Protection & Advertising

At BLP we have in-depth knowledge of the regulations affecting this area of practice. Our clients include some of the most important consumer products companies, some of which operate in highly regulated industries.

Our services include:

• Preventive programs and corporate policies on consumer-related matters.
• Privacy and data protection.
• Clearance of advertising campaigns and labels.
• Promotions and sweepstakes.
• Handling consumer complaints.
• Legal support during product recalls.
• Website terms and conditions.
• Representation in administrative and judicial procedures regarding advertising and related issues.

Intellectual Property

BLP provides a complete range of services related with the acquisition, maintenance, and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the Central American region.  

Our services include:

• Trademark prosecution/clearance
• Anti-counterfeiting and enforcement
• Portfolio management
• Watch services
• Civil and criminal litigation, including precautionary measures.
• Licenses and other intellectual property agreements

Antitrust / Competition

BLP is one of the few firms in the region with a specialized practice in Antitrust / Competition Law.

Our team includes a combination of experienced attorneys and former regulators which enable us to provide efficient legal advice on issues ranging from transactional to complex regulatory affairs, with an in-depth understanding of the issues at hand.

Our services include:

• Designing and implementing audits and preventive programs to ensure our clients’ compliance with antimonopoly legislation.
• Advice in pre-merger notification processes before Competition Authorities.
• Representing and providing advice during investigations and procedures related to anti-competitive practices and agreements.
• Administrative and judicial litigation.
• Providing advice to governments, authorities and NGOs regarding the development of guidelines, policies, and regulations.