Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
More informationThe IP lawyers at Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán are highlighted as ‘very skilled trade mark practitioners’, but also have expertise in patent matters, with a comprehensive practice which covers filings, oppositions and renewals, as well as anti-counterfeiting litigation. The firm enjoys strong connections with international law firms thanks to its membership of alliances such as Multilaw, allowing it to advise multinationals across a broad spread of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecoms, luxury goods, sports, and food and beverages, on the management of their IP portfolios. ‘Excellent’ practice head Gabriela Tejada de Britton, who is the current president of the Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law, is renowned for her experience in the full spectrum of trade mark and patent matters. She is supported by up-and-coming partners Moisés Rivera, an expert in IP litigation (particularly opposition actions), and Mariela de la Guardia (who leads the firm’s growing data privacy and protection department), and ‘remarkable’ associate Fernando González-Ruiz, whose practice has an emphasis on brand protection and anti-counterfeiting litigation.
Testimonials
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‘It is a great team of very professional lawyers with excellent, high-quality client service.’
‘Fernando González-Ruiz is a remarkable lawyer - he is direct and has great knowledge of the subject matter.’
‘The team assists us with professionalism and efficiency.’
‘Fernando González-Ruiz has supported us in a professional way to serve our clients in Panama, and has always been available to better assist so that clients feel comfortable.’
'Very skilled trade mark practitioners.'
'Gabriela Tejada de Britton is excellent.'
Key clients
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Unilever IP Holdings
- Conair Corporation
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- General Electric Company
- Harman International Industries
- LBrands
- L’Oréal
- New Balance Athletics
- General Motors
Work highlights
- Advised Connect Road Assists on the filing and prosecution of a patent application titled "Dispatch Platform for Road, Travel or Home Assistance", overcoming objections by the Panamanian Patent Office.
- Acted for New Balance Athletics in a nullity and cancellation action filed against the trade mark "IV & Design" in class 25, as its design is similar to the client's "N" design.
- Acted for Epic Games in an opposition action against the registration of the trade mark "Fortnite" by Marcamoda, and sent a cease and desist letter to the owner of the company to prevent the sale of counterfeit Fortnite merchandise.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gabriela Tejada de Britton