Gabriel Castillo

File oppositions against infringing trademark applications and defend clients' applications against third-party oppositions and registry objections. Run trademark clearance searches and prepare research reports and legal opinions for clients preparing to protect their IP in Nicaragua.

Outside counsel to local businesses on corporate, tax, civil and intellectual property matters. Draft, notarize and register legal instruments, ensuring enforceability under Nicaraguan law.

Managed calendaring and deadline tracking for an active civil litigation docket. Drafted pleadings and correspondence, prepared discovery documents, and used Lexis+ AI for legal research and document review.

Supported a U.S. patent agent in preparing powers of attorney, office action responses and filing strategies for patent protection across multiple countries. Ran docketing and prosecution tracking, analyzed USPTO file wrappers, and coordinated with foreign associates.

Ran trademark and patent registration processes for domestic clients and foreign correspondent firms, including portfolios of 300+ marks. Tracked filing deadlines and renewals, managed trademark watch systems, and advised clients on IP matters.

Supported partners on high-value debt recovery, breach-of-contract and arbitration matters, handling evidence review and procedural deadlines. Researched case law for tax defense strategies and helped prepare commercial contracts.

Completed undergraduate coursework in Mathematics, IT & Computing via distance learning.

Earned a Law Degree (Licenciatura en Derecho) from Universidad Centroamericana in Managua, Nicaragua.