Panama Trademark Registration
We assist clients with the filing and registration of trademarks in Panama, focusing on clear structuring, correct classification and practical follow-up through the process.
Initial review
What helps us review the filing route faster
Send us the proposed mark, the owner name, the goods or services to be covered, and whether there is any prior foreign registration.
With that base, we can guide you on the class, the documents and the next practical step for the Panama filing.
Panama remains a relevant jurisdiction for trademark protection, particularly for clients seeking regional coverage and a structured filing approach.
Practical points about trademark registration in Panama
These are some of the questions and filing points worth understanding before an application is submitted.
Foreign applicants welcome
Individuals and companies may apply for trademark registration in Panama, even when the owner is based abroad.
Class definition matters
An application may cover one or several classes, so the goods or services should still be defined carefully from the start.
10-year protection
A granted trademark is protected for 10 years counted from the filing date and may be renewed for equal periods.
Local follow-up matters
In addition to filing, we help review documents, coordinate powers of attorney and follow the file before DIGERPI.
How we support the registration of your mark
We assist in preparing the application, organizing supporting documents and determining whether Panama fits within a broader trademark protection strategy.
How the trademark registration process usually starts
The steps below are intended to make the process clearer before filing.
STEP 1
Initial review
Share the proposed mark, the owner details, and the goods or services to be covered in Panama.
STEP 2
Application preparation
We confirm the class, the applicant information and the filing documents needed before submission.
STEP 3
Filing and publication
The application is filed before DIGERPI and published in the Industrial Property Bulletin as part of the process.
STEP 4
File monitoring
We continue following the file and guide you on status updates, oppositions if any arise, and the registration outcome.
What we usually need to get started
In most cases, we begin with the proposed mark, the applicant information, the list of products or services, and a signed power of attorney.
If the mark has already been filed or registered in another country, priority details may also be relevant.
Registration costs start from approximately US$550 per trademark class, including legal fees, government taxes and disbursements. For a detailed quotation, please contact us.
Typical filing checklist
- Power of attorney signed by the trademark owner.
- The wording of the mark or a sample image of the logo or design.
- Applicant name and details.
- The class and specification of products or services under the Nice Classification.
- Priority claim details and prior foreign registration certificates, if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Some of the points that usually come up before a trademark application is filed in Panama.
Who may apply for a trademark in Panama?
Natural persons and juridical persons may apply, including foreign applicants. The filing details and supporting documents should be prepared correctly for the owner that will hold the mark.
How long does registration last?
Under Panama’s industrial property law, the registration term is 10 years counted from the filing date, and it may be renewed for equal periods when renewed on time.
What information should I send to start?
Usually the best starting point is the trademark wording or logo, the applicant name, the products or services to be covered, and whether there is any prior foreign registration or priority claim.
What are the filing costs?
Registration costs start from approximately US$550 per trademark class, including legal fees, government taxes and disbursements. For a detailed quotation, please contact us.
If the mark and the class are already defined, we can assist with the next step of the filing process.
Contact
Contact us to discuss your legal needs in Panama.
OUR OFFICE
Advanced Tower, 1st Floor
Panama City, Panama.
In the Banking District, next to Hyatt Regency Panama City.
CONTACT US
+507 264.5570 | 264.5931
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