Fast, reliable trademark and IP registration in Panama through the MICI. Local protection with international coverage via Madrid Protocol.
Panama trademark registration provides 10-year renewable protection across all 45 international Nice classes. The MICI processes applications through a multi-step examination and opposition period.
We handle trademark searches, application filing, opposition monitoring and international registration through the Madrid Protocol. Full English service for international brand owners.
Deep insight into Panama's tax authority processes.
Master in Public Administration — law, economics and policy.
You always deal directly with the attorney handling your case.
Licensed attorney in the Republic of Panama.
"A trademark in Panama is not just legal protection — it's the foundation of your brand's commercial presence in the region."
— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005Prior art search to assess registrability before filing.
Filing with MICI across all relevant classes.
International trademark registration in 130+ countries through a single application.
Utility and design patent applications filed with the General Directorate of IP.
Literary, artistic and software copyright registration.
Opposition, cancellation and infringement proceedings before MICI and courts.
We search existing Panama registrations to assess availability.
Application filed with MICI with specifications and class identification.
Mark published in the Official Gazette. 3-month opposition period.
Registration certificate issued upon successful examination.
Registering global trademark in Panama across all relevant classes before market entry.
Filing opposition against confusingly similar mark to protect established client brand.
Registering all franchise marks and trade names for Panama franchisee network.
Approximately 6–12 months from filing to certificate, depending on oppositions and MICI processing times.
A trademark protects a mark used on goods or services. A trade name protects the commercial name of a business entity.
Yes, through the Madrid Protocol. A single international application covers 130+ member countries.
We manage opposition proceedings, file responses and negotiate settlements. We also file oppositions to protect your marks.
10 years from registration date, renewable indefinitely in 10-year increments.
Confidential consultation. We assess registrability and provide a complete roadmap.