Karla Corrales

Senior Associate

Costa Rica
Over 15 years of legal experience specializing in intellectual property, pharmaceutical law, tech law, and corporate innovation. Recognized as a national pioneer in personal data protection in Costa Rica.

Areas of Expertise

  • Trademarks, trade names, and distinctive signs: registration, cancellation, annulment, among others
  • Intellectual property and intangible asset protection
  • Green and red biotechnology strategies
  • OTC medicine advertising and promotion review
  • Personal data protection
  • Pharmaceutical law and clinical research
  • Confidentiality and non-competition contracts
  • Commercial and mercantile law advisory
  • Speaker at national events
  • Trainer for businesses and entrepreneurs

Professional Background

Karla Corrales is a Senior Associate at Eproint with over 20 years of legal experience specializing in intellectual property, pharmaceutical law, tech law, and corporate innovation. She advises companies on trademark registration, trade names, distinctive signs, and business strategies for innovation.

Karla is recognized as a national pioneer in personal data protection in Costa Rica, bringing deep expertise in this increasingly critical area of law. Her practice encompasses a wide range of IP matters, from traditional trademark prosecution to cutting-edge issues in biotechnology and pharmaceutical regulation.

Her comprehensive approach to client service includes advising on confidentiality and non-competition contracts, reviewing OTC medicine advertising and promotion materials, and developing green and red biotechnology strategies. Karla’s multidisciplinary expertise makes her a valued advisor for clients navigating the complex intersection of intellectual property, technology, and regulatory compliance. She also advises companies on commercial and mercantile law, and regularly trains companies and entrepreneurs through national talks and conferences.

Education

  • Bachelor's and Licentiate in Law, University of Costa Rica (2006)
  • Specialist in Notarial and Registration Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho (2007)
  • Master's in Commercial Law, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2015)
  • Electronic Commerce Certification, UNCTAD (2014)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurism Expert, European Open Business School (2017)

Languages

EnglishSpanishJuridical English (Cambridge Level 2)

Recognition

  • Board member of ICC Costa Rica (International Chamber of Commerce) and CADEXCO (Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters)
  • Recognized in the latest published edition of the WTR 1000
  • Mentioned in The Legal 500 Latin America

Contact

kcorrales@eproint.com
Costa Rica Office

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