Trademarks: Panama
General Information
Classification : Nice Classification; Single-Class filings.
What is Registrable : Trademarks, service marks, collective marks, guarantee marks, logos, a combination of colors, and trade names may be registered.
Priority under Paris Convention : Yes
Publication : Yes
Opposition : Yes – within 2 months as of publication date
Time Frame for Registration : 12-14 Months
Registration Term : 10 Years
Renewal Term : 10 Years
Grace Period for Renewals : 6 Months with late payment fines.
Cancellation : Yes - lack of use of a trademark for more than five consecutive years from the date of registration may result in request for cancellation of the registration by any person
Assignments - Must Assignments be recorded ? Yes
Filing Requirements
Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
- Certificate of Good Standing Legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
- Full details of the Applicant, Mark & Classes.
- Certified copy of Priority document (if claimed).
Renewal of Trademark/Service Mark Requirements
- Power of Attorney legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
- Details of the Mark & Classes.
Assignment Recordal Requirements
- Power of Attorney legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
- Assignment Deed legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
Change of Name/Address Requirements
- Power of Attorney legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.
- A document evidencing the change legalized by Panamanian Consulate or Apostille.