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 regarded as a local expert in IP matters. The firm is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the Asociación Interamericana de Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Intellectual Property Panamanian Association (APADEPI) and the International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC).
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 regarded as a local expert in IP matters. The firm is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the Asociación Interamericana de Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI), the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Intellectual Property Panamanian Association (APADEPI) and the International Anti Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC).
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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 filed no later than six months after the application was filed. |
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Power of Attorney (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 filed no later than six months after the application was filed. |
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INDUSTRIAL MODELS AND DRAWINGS REQUIREMENTS
1. Power of Attorney (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul) 2. Type of products to which the design 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 filed no later than six months after the application was filed. |
TRADE NAMES REQUIREMENTS
1. A copy of the commercial license 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. |
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE AN OPPOSITION, CANCELLATION AND NULLITY CLAIM IN PANAMA
1. Power of Attorney (legalized by Apostille or a 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 months from the date the claim is presented. 2. Certificate of existence, if the applicant is a juridical person (legalized by Apostille or a Panamanian Consul). |
LICENSING AND OTHER IP LEGAL TRANSACTIONS REQUIREMENTS
De Puy & Asociados has ample experience in licensing and other IP transactions, such as patents, copyrights, technology agreements and trade secrets. Please contact us for further reference. |
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