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Fernando González-Ruiz

Fernando González-Ruiz

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Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán

Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán

Panama

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Intellectual property

Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán provides a broad range of services dedicated to the protection of intellectual property, having aided in the registering of trademarks for a diverse client base, through to the management and enforcement of IP through a range of litigation procedures. This year, the firm secured the country’s first trademark declaration for its client Cerveceria Nacional, which has reinforced a number of brands against the misuse of the client's legacy and reputation. Gabriela Tejada de Britton leads the practice and served as the president of the Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law between 2020-2022 and aided in the creation of a document which set out proposals for amendments to the current Industrial Property Law. Moisés Rivera is experienced in trademark litigation, as well as civil and criminal proceedings relating to IP matters, and associate Fernando González-Ruiz is noted for his active practice covering a wide range of services including brand protection, anti-counterfeiting and trademark litigation.
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Phone
+507 205-6914
Email
[email protected]
Profile
icazalaw.com

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Work Department
Intellectual Property
Position

Associate

Career

• License Certificate: 2009

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
Associate since 2009.
Legal Assistant (2004 – 2008).

Languages
Spanish and English
Memberships
  • Panama Bar Association
  • International Trademark Association (INTA), member of the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.
  • Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law (APADEPI)
  • American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), member of the Committees of Environment, Information and Communication Technology Services, and Trade and Investment.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT), (2009).   Thesis: “The Voting Trust in Panama Corporations and the Anglo-Saxon Voting Trust”.
  • Specialization Course in Civil Law, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, (2009).
  • Master in Business Administration (MBA), ADEN Business School, (2018).
  • Specialization in Legal Tech and Innovation, The George Washington School of Business/ADEN Business School, (2020).
  • Executive Program, Financial Analysis for Lawyers, Tulane University – A.B. Freeman School of Business, (2023).

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent advice for finding the best option in Intellectual Property, international management with efficient and reliable results, as well as updates on new laws such as new technologies, virtual worlds, or crypto assets.'

  • ‘Moisés Rivera stands out for his trust and confidence, his knowledge of intellectual property law, his exquisite manner, and his high standards of professionalism. His dedication and commitment make us feel in good hands and prepared to face any challenges. This type of relationship is long-term, and in our years with them, the results have exceeded expectations.'

Key clients

  • Marriott
  • PayPal

Work highlights

Represented Cervecería Nacional in obtaining its well-known Brand status for several of trademarks in Panama.