Morgan & Morgan‘s ’reliable and efficient' IP team draws on its close connections with international firms to advise key players in the automotive, luxury goods, food and beverages and retail sectors on the management of their IP portfolios in Panama, handling the registration of a high volume of trade marks. The team also assists with the IP aspects of M&A transactions, often joining forces with the firm’s busy corporate department, overseen by Francisco Arias. Senior associate Allan Candanedo has ‘vast experience' in the field of IP law, including in litigation, while associate María Eugenia Brenes is well versed in IP issues in the health sector.
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- 'The firm has the capacity to handle diverse cases, clients and sectors. They are reliable, efficient and provide good support. Not only do they offer services of the highest standard, they adapt to the clients' budget without sacrificing on quality.'
- 'Allen Candanedo has vast experience and understands the needs of his clients, offering agile solutions that meet clients' requirements. He goes the extra mile, is absolutely trustworthy and the quality of his work stands out from that of his peers.'
- 'The team stands out for the speed and efficiency with which it tackles different topics.'
- 'Allen Candanedo is focused on advising his client in the best way possible, and is always ready and willing to assist with any request.'
Key clients
- Sanaté Filtros
- Yoi Korean Kitchen
- LVMH Group (Celine, Givenchy, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, Kenzo, Emilio Pucci)
- Inversiones Cerveceras Centroamericanas
- Genomma Laboratories
- Volkswagen
- Laboratorios Lancasco
- Televisora Nacional
- Shimano Argentina
- Rainbow Agrosciences
- PB5STAR
Work highlights
- Advised Decathlon regarding the protection and prosecution of 15 of its most important marks for the opening of its flagship store in Panama City.
- Advised Louis Vuitton Malletier on the prosecution of more than 10 trade marks for new products in the country.
- Advised the Yoi restaurant franchise on the protection of an array of new marks related to its everyday operations.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Arias