The 'IP specialists' at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez are noted for their 'extensive knowledge of the region'. The team advises a wide range of domestic and international clients on the gamut of legal matters related to the prosecution and defense of IP rights. Monique Ferrer leads the practice and represents clients in the prosecution of IP rights before the Ministry of Trade and Industries of Panama, as well as the protection and enforcement of rights before the Courts of Justice. Rodrigo Moreno Jr. advises on a range of IP services for clients engaged in a variety of sectors, including oil and energy, while associate Marycarmen González stands out for her broad practice covering trademark and patent prosecution, as well as trademark portfolio protection. Associate Nicole López specialises in a variety of IP services, including representing clients in the filing of trademark and design registrations, to defending their IP registration rights and providing support in IP litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘They're a team of women who work very well. They're always on top of your needs and never fail to respond within 24 hours.'
‘Monique Ferrer, Nicole López and Marycarmen González provide an exceptional service.'
‘Absolute leaders in IP in Panama. The team is fantastic.'
‘Monique Ferrer is always accessible and has her team perfectly coordinated.'
‘It's a very well-established team, they handle issues quickly and with excellent quality.'
‘I like that they are very accessible and always available. They provide quick responses and tailored solutions.'
Key clients
- Pepsico
- Televisa
- Mercantil Banco Universal
- Romar Freezone Trading
- Philips
- Adidas
- Multibank
- Varela Hermanos
- Rigo Traiding
- The Bank Of Nova Scotia
- Inmobiliaria Don Antonio
- Corporación Favorita
Work highlights
Assisted with the preparation of the application for several designs and prosecution until granting for Christian Dior Couture.
Filed, on behalf of Svaltex, an opposition action against Prestadores De Colma to protect the trademark 'Grupomar' with a highly similar design to the Gourmar trademark.
Advised The Panamanian Surf Association on a copyright dispute.
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Practice head
Monique Ferrer