Intellectual Property

With a network of corresponding firms around the world, ARIFA IP legal team serves international clients with strong intellectual property portfolios, particularly in Latin America.

IP Registration, world ready. ARIFA IP team constantly ranks among the top three in Panama by applications filed and registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
A team of some 12 IP experts - including lawyers and highly trained personnel - works to better serve local and foreign clients in the registration and protection of trademarks.

Effective opposition trademark proceedings. ARIFA regularly represents the interests of its clients, mostly obtaining favourable decisions.

Key players on a multidisciplinary team. The IP group regularly works with other ARIFA corporate teams to advise on intellectual property issues in significant and complex mergers and acquisitions, and financings transactions.

IP Litigation. ARIFA's IP litigation lawyers frequently participate in complex and difficult cases for clients at trial and appellate levels.