Arosemena Noriega & Contreras

Tag: International Trade

  • Types of Trademarks

    Types of Trademarks

    Types of Trademarks

     

    Law 35 of 1996 (modified by Law 61 of 2012), in Article 90, establishes the elements that can constitute trademarks. Some of these elements are: words, images, figures, symbols and graphics, three-dimensional shapes, colors, sounds, smells or flavors.

     

    Consequently, the types of trademark can be:

     

    DENOMINATIVE

    Consists exclusively of words or letters, numbers or other customary typographical characters or a combination thereof that can be written.

     

    FIGURATIVE

    Consists only of figures, images, color combinations, symbols or drawings, without incorporating words, letters or numbers.

     

    MIXED

    Are a combination of verbal and figurative elements.

     

    OLFACTORY

    Consists in the use of a scent, aroma or fragrance as a distinctive and exclusive feature of a trademark.

     

    SONOROUS

    Consists exclusively of a sound or a combination of sounds.

     

    THREE-DIMENSIONAL

    Are trademarks that permit the recognition or identification of a product by means of its shape, container and packaging.

  • Economic Impact of the Panama Canal & Legal Analysis

    Economic Impact of the Panama Canal & Legal Analysis

    The Panama Canal: A Legal Analysis of Its Economic Impact on Global Trade

     

    The Panama Canal has been a catalyst for global trade and has impacted the global economy. In this article, we will analyze the economic impact of the Canal from a legal perspective and discuss how our law firm can assist in matters related to maritime transportation and international trade.

     

    Impact on Global Trade

     

    The Panama Canal facilitates the passage of approximately 5% of global trade, connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic and significantly reducing transportation times and costs. The Canal has influenced international trade by allowing countries to expand their markets and diversify their supply sources.

     

    From a legal standpoint, the Panama Canal is governed by a series of international laws and regulations that ensure equal access, safety, and environmental protection in the transit of vessels. Furthermore, the Canal has been a driver for the signing of trade treaties and cooperation agreements between countries.

     

    The Role of Our Law Firm

     

    Our law firm can advise and represent clients in matters related to international trade and navigation through the Panama Canal. We provide legal services in areas such as compliance with customs regulations, resolution of commercial disputes, drafting and reviewing maritime transportation contracts, and consultancy on foreign investments and trade agreements.

     

    Additionally, we are committed to sustainable development and environmental protection. Therefore, we also advise our clients on implementing sustainable business practices and complying with applicable environmental regulations when transiting the Panama Canal.

     

    The Panama Canal has been a key factor in the growth of global trade and the global economy. Our law firm takes pride in helping our clients navigate the legal complexities related to international trade and transit through this remarkable engineering achievement.