Intellectual Property

Outstanding boutique firm continuing to act at the forefront of Panama's IP arena. Well-regarded bench stands out for handling both trade mark and patent mandates, advising across registration, enforcement and litigation. Also boasts a strong anti-counterfeiting practice. Impressive client roster includes notable names from the pharmaceutical, TMT and retail industries.

Audrey Williams is an "expert in anti-piracy and trade mark prosecution matters," according to one source, who adds: "She has ample expertise and experience across the IP arena."Another interviewee appreciates her "strong knowledge of the area, as well as her great commercial and international vision."She acts on anti-counterfeiting mandates, patent and trade mark registration and infringement cases.

Diana Leandro goes up in the rankings this year following praise from market sources. Interviewees describe her as a "commercially-minded and responsive IP expert" and "a very good trade mark prosecution lawyer with a lot of knowledge and experience." Leandro has a particular focus on contentious IP matters.