The recent viral spread of a couple at a Coldplay concert—who did not wish to make their relationship public—put the debate back at center stage: images can circulate in seconds, beyond anyone’s control, with visible effects on people’s lives. In this note, we explain...
Using someone’s image at public events: What Costa Rican law says Coldplay’s concert in Costa Rica left behind more than music — it raised an important legal question: can we legally use someone’s image without consent if they appear at a public event?...
For years, selling clothes under the name “Prada” in Costa Rica might have seemed bold. But for Juan Carlos Prada, owner of a small business in San Ramón de Alajuela, using his surname as a brand was always about family and identity — not glamour. What started as a...
More and more multinational companies are setting up operations in Costa Rica. And it’s not by chance. With over 75 years of uninterrupted democracy, the country is one of the most politically and legally stable destinations in Latin America. Its strategic...
More and more couples are choosing to live together, build a life, and even raise a family—without getting legally married. It’s a valid choice, and often one that fits their values and lifestyle. But there’s a question few ask in time: what happens if something...
