Intellectual Property
Paralelaw boasts one of Panama's most comprehensive intellectual property departments, which provides a diverse array of services to safeguard and oversee our clients' assets. We provide support in the application and registration of trademarks, trade names, inventions, utility models, industrial designs, and plant varieties in accordance with the Industrial Property Law. In addition, we offer protection for a variety of copyright materials, including books, audiovisual productions, songs, and computer programs, on a national and international scale.
Our attorneys have a wealth of experience in the drafting and review of license and franchise agreements, providing clients with guidance on the registration of these agreements with the General Directorate of Industrial Property Registry (DIGERPI). Furthermore, we assist clients in safeguarding their industrial assets by registering their rights with the National Customs Authority and the Colon Free Zone, utilizing border measures to prevent the misuse of their trademarks and other intellectual property infringements.
Our team represents clients in opposition proceedings for trademark registration, nullity claims, cancellation of registrations, and actions related to copyright violations in the litigation area. We also provide legal representation in criminal proceedings for violations of intellectual property rights.
Additionally, we aid clients in the acquisition of sanitary registrations for pharmaceutical products with the Ministry of Health and for food products with the Panamanian Food Authority, thereby guaranteeing adherence to all relevant national and international regulations.
Our Services
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The application, management, and renewal of industrial designs, patents, utility models, and trademarks.
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The protection of literary and artistic works, which includes the negotiation of licensing and the assignment of rights.
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Drafting and reviewing contracts, as well as providing guidance on their registration with DIGERPI.
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Actions for copyright infringement, opposition to trademark registration, and nullity of registrations.
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Ensuring the protection of rights in the Colon Free Zone and at customs.
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Facilitating the registration of pharmaceuticals and food products.