Our goal is to give you a thorough insight into the procedures and requirements for obtaining and preserving trademark rights in Panama’s legal system.
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You need the help of a trademark attorney
if you want to register a trademark in Panama. A trademark attorney can do many things for you. For example, they can choose the right class for your trademark and do a trademark search before applying for the registration.
Importance of Trademark Search
A trademark search is an important step before registering a trademark in Panama. It helps you to verify that your trademark is available and does not conflict with any existing trademarks in the country.
This can save you time, money, and legal troubles in the future. A trademark search can also help you to avoid infringing on the rights of other trademark owners, which could result in lawsuits, damages, or injunctions.
The Panama Trademark Database is an online system that allows you to search and consult trademarks, patents, and plant varieties registered in Panama. You can access the database at the website of the Panama Intellectual Property Office (DIGERPI)
RegisteringTrademark in panama
To obtain and maintain a trademark in Panama, you need to follow certain procedures and requirements. We will explain the steps and fees involved in registering and renewing a trademark in Panama, as well as some tips and resources to help you along the way.
Panama Trademark Application Process
To register a trademark in Panama, you need to follow these steps:
Conduct a trademark search to verify that your trademark is available and does not conflict with any existing trademarks. You can do this online at the website of the Panama Intellectual Property Office (DIGERPI)
Prepare your trademark application, which must include a clear representation of your trademark, a list of goods and services that your trademark will cover, and a description of your trademark. You also need to provide a power of attorney, a sworn affidavit about your trademark use, and three samples of your trademark use.
If your trademark has priority in another country, you need to submit the priority document as well.
Submit your trademark application online via the DIGERPI website or in person at their office in Panama City. You need to pay a filing fee, which depends on the number of classes of goods and services your trademark will cover.
Wait for the examination and publication of your trademark application. The DIGERPI will check if your trademark meets all the legal requirements and notify you of any issues or objections. If your trademark is accepted, it will be published in the Official Gazette of Panama
Complete the registration process by paying the registration fee and obtaining your trademark certificate. Your trademark will be registered for a period of 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely
Trademark Renewal Procedures
To renew your trademark in Panama, you need to follow these steps:
File a renewal application within 12 months before the expiry date of your trademark registration. You need to provide a power of attorney, a sworn affidavit about your trademark use, and proof of payment of the renewal fee.
Wait for the examination and publication of your renewal application. The DIGERPI will verify if your trademark is still in use and notify you of any issues or objections. If your renewal is accepted, it will be published in the Official Gazette of Panama
Obtain your renewal certificate, which will extend your trademark protection for another 10 years
Panama patent
A patent is a legal right that grants the inventor of a new and useful invention the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention for a limited period of time. In Panama, the authority responsible for granting and administering patents is the Panama Intellectual Property Office (DIGERPI), which is part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry