Intellectual Property in Panama
Intellectual Property (IP) includes trademarks, copyrights, patents and related interests. It is key and valuable business asset for both natural and juridical persons.
In today´s increasingly interconnected world, it is vital to protect your IP rights. The better you protect your property, the easier it is to enforce your rights.
Panama´s rapid economic growth, its central geographical location and the constant movement of goods through the Panama Canal and the Colón Free Zone make it imperative to secure your IP rights in this country.
Our law team at De Puy & Asociados is widely regarded as a local expert in IP matters.
In today´s increasingly interconnected world, it is vital to protect your IP rights. The better you protect your property, the easier it is to enforce your rights.
Panama´s rapid economic growth, its central geographical location and the constant movement of goods through the Panama Canal and the Colón Free Zone make it imperative to secure your IP rights in this country.
Our law team at De Puy & Asociados is widely regarded as a local expert in IP matters.
PATENT AND UTILITY MODEL REQUIREMENTS
1. Power of Attorney (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul) 2. A complete explanation of the invention 3. A summary of the invention 4. A design of the invention 5. A document that contains one or more claims of the invention 6. A certificate of existence, if the applicant is a juridical person. 6. To claim priority right, submit it with the application. It must be proven within six months after the application has been filed. | TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Power of Attorny (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul) 2. A certificate of existence if the applicant is a juridical person 3. Affidavit (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul) 4. Six labels 5. To claim priority right, submit it with the application. It must be proven within six months after the application has been filed. |
INDUSTRIAL MODELS AND DRAWINGS REQUIREMENTS
1. Power of Attorney (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul) 2. Type of products which will be applied 3. Class(es) to which the product belongs 4. A graphic representation of the industrial model or drawing 5. A certificate of existence, if the applicant is a juridical person. 6. To claim priority right, submit it with the application. It must be proven within six months after the application has been filed. | TRADE NAMES REQUIREMENTS
1. A copy of the commercial licence or permit that states that the applicant is engaged in business under the mentioned trade name (legalized by Apostille or Panamanian Consul) 2. A description of its business/commercial activities. ADVERTISING STATEMENTS OR SIGNS 1. Same requirements as Trademarks registration apply. |
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE AN OPPOSITION, CANCELLATION AND NULLITY CLAIM IN PANAMA
1. Power of Attorny (legalized by Apostille or the Panamanian Consul); or a bond can be posted in place of the aforementioned Power of Attorney. However, the Power of Attorney needs to be filed within two monts from the date the claim is presented. 2. Certificate of existence, if the applicant is a juridical person, legalized by Apostille or the Panamanian Consul). | LICENCING AND OTHER IP LEGAL TRANSACTIONS REQUIREMENTS
De Puy & Asociados has ample experience in licencing and other IP transactions, such as patents, copyrights, technology agreements and trade secrets. Do contact us for further reference. |
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| ley_35_-_propiedad_industrial.pdf |
