Our Legacy: 83 Years Protecting Yours

Strategic counsel in intellectual property, corporate law, and regulatory compliance — rooted in Honduras, recognized globally.

What Distinguishes Us

A Global Perspective with Local Foundations

Our experience in the United States and Canada has enhanced our understanding of complex legal challenges in a global environment. We remain deeply rooted in the legal realities of Honduras and Central America, providing counsel tailored to each client’s specific needs.

A Firm Built on Family Principles

As a family of legal professionals, we have developed our practice with the belief that law is not only a matter of expertise but also of values: commitment, integrity, and responsibility. Casco & Casco is a legacy nurtured across generations.

Relationships Cultivated Over Time

We view our clients as partners with whom we have the privilege of engaging over the long term. Many partnerships have evolved into lasting, trust-based professional relationships founded on mutual respect and a shared dedication to the ethical practice of law.

Cross-Border Collaboration

We maintain a network of professional colleagues throughout the region who share our legal values and standards. This network allows us to offer coordinated, multi-jurisdictional legal support while maintaining the personalized approach that characterizes our practice.

A Legacy of Family Tradition & Legal Excellence

Since 1943, Casco & Casco has operated as a family-run law firm dedicated to delivering strategic legal counsel in intellectual property law, corporate law, and related disciplines, spanning both domestic and cross-border matters.

The firm’s partners have held positions as judges, legal scholars, diplomatic advisors, and research consultants — contributing significantly to the evolution of the legal, academic, and commercial frameworks within the region.

Currently led by its second and third generations, Casco & Casco integrates deep institutional knowledge with a forward-looking approach, offering tailored legal solutions that emphasize responsiveness, efficiency, and outcome-oriented representation.

Our Commitment

At Casco & Casco, we provide strategic legal counseling with an innovative, efficient approach focused on the complete satisfaction of our clients. We take pride in offering clear and effective solutions, ensuring constant and open communication throughout the entire process.

With a strong commitment to excellence and professional ethics, we strive to deliver quick and tailored responses to each client’s legal challenges — always adapting to their specific needs.

The People Behind the Practice

Jorge Omar Casco Zelaya

Senior Partner & CEO. IP Law · Litigation · Arbitration

Senior Partner & CEO with nearly five decades in negotiation, litigation, arbitration, and IP law. Co-founded Casco & Casco in 1991. Professor Emeritus and Doctor Honoris Causa.

Lesbia Ondina Rubí

Office Administrator & Manager. IP Administration · Client Services

Office Administrator and Manager with over 25 years in intellectual property, overseeing trademark and patent registrations for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and health sectors.

Tania Vanessa Maria Alejandra Casco Rubi

Partner. International Trade · IP · Regulatory

Partner with extensive experience in international trade, public policy, and IP. LL.M. from University of Ottawa & American University. Former trade diplomat advising on CAFTA-DR.

Andrea Paola Casco Rubi

Partner. Patents · Regulatory · IP Law

Partner focused on IP, administrative law, and regulatory compliance. Leads the firm’s patent and sanitary registration practice. Law degree UNAH, Paralegal Certificate University of Miami.

Jorge Omar Casco Rubí

Partner. Corporate · Trademarks · Arbitration

Partner who leads the corporate division. Expertise in trademarks, patents, corporate structuring, labor litigation, and arbitration. Master’s in Business Law from UNITEC.

Comprehensive Legal Services

How trademark registration works in Honduras

  1. Preliminary search
  2. Filing the application
  3. Publication
  4. Opposition handling
  5. Final registration with DIGEPIH

Registration typically takes 12–18 months, depending on opposition proceedings.

Committed to Social Impact

At Casco & Casco, we firmly believe in the power of law as a tool to create lasting, positive change in our communities. We dedicate part of our time and professional expertise to pro bono work, supporting organizations and sectors that promote social development, education, and sustainable entrepreneurship.

For us, pro bono work is not only an ethical responsibility — it is also an opportunity to actively contribute to the growth of those who are making a difference in their communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does Casco & Casco specialize in?

Casco & Casco specializes in intellectual property law (trademarks, patents, copyright, domain names), corporate law, regulatory compliance, sanitary registrations, IP litigation, and advertising law, serving both local and international clients.

Does the firm handle international clients and cross-border matters?

Yes. Casco & Casco regularly represents foreign law firms, multinational corporations, universities, and startups. The firm’s partners have extensive experience in the United States and Canada, and maintain a regional network for multi-jurisdictional matters.

How long has Casco & Casco been in operation?

The firm traces its origins to 1943, making it one of Honduras’ most established law firms with over 83 years of continuous practice. The current partnership was co-founded in 1991 and is now led by the second and third generations of the Casco family.

How does the trademark registration process work in Honduras?

We manage the entire trademark registration process from preliminary search and filing to publication, opposition handling, and final registration with DIGEPIH. Registration typically takes 12–18 months, depending on opposition proceedings.

Does the firm offer services in Spanish and English?

Yes. All attorneys at Casco & Casco are bilingual in Spanish and English. Documentation, contracts, and legal opinions can be provided in either language.

How can I get in touch to discuss my legal matter?

You can reach us by phone at (504) 2221-3737, by email at casco@cascoinfo.com, or by completing the contact form on this page. Our office is located at 3er Nivel, Plaza Guijarro Nº 3350, Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Get in Touch

Whether you are seeking local counsel in Honduras, need cross-border representation in Central America, or wish to explore how we can protect your intellectual property, we are here to help.

Plaza Guijarro Nº 3350, 3er Piso, Avenida República Dominicana, Lomas del Guijarro, Tegucigalpa, Honduras C.A.

(504) 2221-3737 · casco@cascoinfo.com