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Intellectual Property | Latin America

Panama

Intellectual Property at the higher end covers civil disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement and criminal proceedings related to anti-counterfeiting matters. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. Account prosecutions, enforcement and opposition actions and related issues such as plant varieties, licensing agreements and IP commercialisation are also covered in this section.

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Band 1

  1. Estudio Benedetti
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    2
    Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez boasts a well-reputed IP department with substantial specialisation in trade mark and copyright matters, including prosecution and enforcement in Panama. The team is also active representing clients in anti-counterfeiting measures and litigation. The firm's impressive roster of international and domestic clients spans sectors including retail, food and beverages, and entertainment.
  2. Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
    2
    Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán is an active IP firm with a robust practice advising on trade mark matters in Panama, offering counsel on trade mark registrations, opposition actions and infringement. The department is also known for assisting with anti-counterfeiting measures, including hearings before criminal courts. The team provides services to clients from various sectors including automotive, retail, technology and telecommunications.

  3. Cedeño y Mendez
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. CENTRAL LAW
    3
    CENTRAL LAW
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Panama City-based law firm CENTRAL LAW houses an adept intellectual property department. The team is well suited to supporting clients in their opposition filings and defence, as well as cease and desist letters. The lawyers regularly carry out trade mark registrations as well.

  2. Morgan & Morgan
    3
    Morgan & Morgan
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Morgan & Morgan houses an established IP practice in Panama known for its strong presence in the patent and trade mark fields, with expertise in both prosecution and enforcement. The team provides additional capabilities in copyright, anti-counterfeiting and brand protection mandates. The department's client roster includes notable names from the retail, automotive and technology sectors.
  3. Guinard & Noriega
    Intellectual Property
    2026 | Band 3