María José Zelaya
Associate
Honduras
Bilingual Intellectual Property Attorney specializing in Trademark Law across the Caribbean and Latin America. With over three years of legal experience, she expertly manages multi-jurisdictional trademark portfolios and complex cross-border procedures for international clients. Prior to practicing law, she spent three years developing robust data management and client service skills with industry leaders including Google Nest and Chamberlain.
- Trademark prosecution (applications, renewals, rehabilitations)
- Cancellation actions, reposition appeals, and appeals
- Annuity payments and post-registration matters
- IP support for national and international clients
Professional Background
Attorney with more than three years of experience specializing in Intellectual Property, with a primary focus on Trademark Law across the Caribbean and Latin America. She advises national and international clients on prosecution, renewals, recordals, assignments, cancellations, oppositions, appeals, annuity payments, rehabilitation proceedings, and the strategic management of regional trademark portfolios.
She has broad experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters with foreign associates, IP offices, and international clients, ensuring efficient management of complex cross-border procedures. She is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
Prior to her legal practice, she worked for over three years as a Support Specialist with Google Nest, Convoy, and Chamberlain, developing strong expertise in customer service, information protection, and data management in fast-paced international environments.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree in Law with emphasis in International Commerce, Technological University Center (CEUTEC) (2024)
- Bachelor of Science and Humanities, The Mayan School (2018)
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Contact
Costa Rica Office