Advantages of trademark registration in Panama
The Intellectual Property Law in Panama, Law 61 of October 5, 2012, offers many significant and competitive advantages to those companies and entrepreneurs who wish to protect their trademark in our jurisdiction, highlighting above all the following:
It is not required to present new powers of attorney when filing new trademark or patent registration applications, it is sufficient to specify the registration number of the registered power of attorney. If the power of attorney is not duly registered at the General Directorate of Intellectual Property (DIGERPI) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries in Panama, it will only be necessary to present the power of attorney granted without any further authentication by Notary Public or the Apostille
- It is not necessary to present a certificate of existence and legal representation of the company that owns the trademark
- When the applicant is a foreigner, a local domicile must be established for purposes of administrative or judicial notifications. In this case, the law firm or attorney´s domicile will be sufficient
- Multiclass trademark registration is permitted. Grouped, either by product or service marks
- No need to register licenses of use. However, it is advisable for practical purposes to exercise your rights as a licensee against possible intellectual property infringements
- The use of the trademark must be local
For more information on our trademark registration services, feel free to contact us at info@jquijano.com