Intellectual Property
Panama
3 years ranked
Provided by Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
Intellectual Property, Maritime and Admiralty, Corporate Law, Litigation and Consumer Protection & Competition.
Moisés Iván Rivera has more than 13 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on intellectual property, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. His practice covers trademarks, patents, industrial designs, utility models, copyrights, domain names, data protection and brand acquisitions.
He has particular experience in trademark litigation and enforcement, including opposition, nullity and cancellation proceedings, as well as civil and criminal actions involving unfair competition and counterfeiting. Moisés regularly develops enforcement strategies for multinational clients and plays an active role in the firm’s brand protection and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. His recent achievements include obtaining recognition of a trademark as well known in Panama and securing the first nullity of a sanitary registration in the country.
He is an active member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he has served on the Publications Committee (2016–2018) and the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee (2024–2025). He has also served as Sub-Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law (APADEPI). Moisés is Vice-President of the Intellectual Property Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Panama Chapter and a member of the Panama Bar Association.
He serves as Panama National Delegate of the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) for the 2023–2027 term. In this role, he has also participated in social development initiatives supporting organisations that work with young people and adolescents at social risk, including the delivery of equipment and other resources.
Provided by Chambers
Partner Moises Rivera continues to garner support from market commentators for his activity in Panama's intellectual property market, particularly in trade mark litigation.
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Moises Rivera is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge, experience and strong interpersonal skills. He inspires a great deal of confidence and reassurance.
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