On July 7, 1884, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property entered into force, which is an international treaty from which industrial property rights and what we know today as intellectual property derive. As Panama is one of the member countries of the Convention, its provisions are also applicable in the country.
Intellectual property law in Panama is becoming increasingly important due to the great artistic boom that has emerged in the country in recent years. Learn about some of our services:
Patent law
It’s an exclusive right of protection of an invention or idea, which is not available to third parties for use without any kind of consent. This patent must be registered in order to have the right to its ownership. If you wish to register your patent, we will advise you on how to do it.
Copyright law
It’s the right that creators have over their works in the fine arts, publishing, entertainment and computer science. The right seeks to protect the owner from copies or samples of his product without permission.
Have you created a product and believe that someone has copied it without your permission and is violating your copyright law in Panama? Don’t worry, we will give you the solutions you need to keep your product without being affected.
Trademark law
A trademark is a sign that identifies or distinguishes a product and provides information about it. This refers to phrases, words, symbols or a design that an entity uses to identify its good or service. Product creators may prevent others from using their marks that are confusingly similar so that consumers cannot identify the actual owner. Trademark rights are obtained based on market registrations and patent registration dates.
Trade secrets
It’s the right to confidential information that identifies a particular product. This refers to formulas, processes, designs or information, by which a creator can obtain an economic advantage over its competitors.
If you want to know more about intellectual property in Panama, we will assign you a lawyer specialized in this area. Contact us!
