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Intellectual Property

In a business environment defined by innovation, global trade, and digital transformation, intellectual property has become a critical asset for companies across industries.
 
At FABREGA MOLINO, we advise clients on the protection, management, and enforcement of their intellectual property rights, combining legal expertise with a strategic understanding of the markets in which they operate.
 
With decades of experience in Industrial Property and Copyright, our team supports multinational corporations, regional businesses, and emerging companies in safeguarding their intangible assets in Panama and internationally. Through our network of correspondent firms, we coordinate the management of intellectual property portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.
 
Brand Protection
Effective brand protection goes beyond registration. It requires a structured approach to prevent, detect, and respond to infringement, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use.
We design and implement Brand Protection strategies tailored to each client’s operations, combining legal enforcement with operational coordination across supply chains, commercial channels, and digital environments.
Our services include:
  • Development of enforcement strategies aligned with business risks
  • Coordination of cross-border actions
  • Monitoring of physical and digital markets
  • Protection of goods in transit, free zones, and high-risk distribution channels
  • Advisory on anti-counterfeiting measures
Enforcement and Litigation
We represent clients in complex intellectual property disputes and execute actions through all available legal avenues under Panamanian law:
  • Criminal actions, including anti-counterfeiting proceedings, raids, seizures, and destruction of goods
  • Civil litigation aimed at injunctive relief and damages
  • Administrative actions before the National Customs Authority (ANA) for the inspection and detention of infringing goods, including goods in transit
We have coordinated large-scale enforcement operations and regional strategies aimed at dismantling counterfeiting networks.
We provide comprehensive advisory across all areas of intellectual property:
Trademarks, Copyright and Brand Assets
  • Registration and protection of trademarks and distinctive signs
  • Copyright protection and enforcement
  • Licensing, franchising, and trade secrets
  • IP portfolio management
Patents, Industrial Designs and Innovation
  • Registration of patents, utility models, and industrial designs
  • Protection strategies for innovation and technology
  • Structuring proprietary developments
Life Sciences and Regulatory
  • Intellectual property advisory in Health and Life Sciences
  • Regulatory support for health registrations
  • Protection of IP in regulated industries
Digital Assets and Emerging Technologies
  • Protection of brands in digital environments
  • Domain names and online enforcement
  • Protection of digital assets and platforms

Relevant Transactions:

  • Representation of a multinational sportswear company in trademark nullity litigation in Central America.
  • Legal advisor to a foreign tobacco company in obtaining a favorable court decision protecting a distinctive packaging element.
  • Negotiation of royalty agreements with hotels in Panama.
  • Resident agent and advisor to PANAIE.
  • Advisory to leading companies across Life Sciences, consumer goods, food, textiles, and technology sectors.
  • Legal counsel to a U.S.-based fashion company in IP litigation.
  • Advisory to one of Panama’s leading telecommunications companies.
Related people

Farah Molino

Senior Partner