Benedetti
Member
Admissions:
Courts of the Republic of Panama.
Languages:
Spanish and English
Trajectory
Giancarlo Benedetti advises domestic and international clients on corporate structuring, intellectual property protection, and immigration matters in Panama. His practice spans Corporate & Business Law and intellectual property, with focused expertise in company formation and governance, trademark and copyright protection, and immigration procedures for individuals and companies.
He holds an LL.M. from Duke University School of Law and a law degree from Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua. His corporate practice covers company formation and reorganization, shareholder arrangements, governance structures, commercial contracts, and the ongoing legal requirements of businesses operating in Panama across multiple industries.
Education:
- Duke University School of Law (LL.M.)
- Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas)
Admissions:
Courts of the Republic of Panama.
Languages:
Spanish and English
Intellectual Property
Giancarlo assists companies and entrepreneurs in securing and defending trademark rights, managing IP portfolios, and addressing infringement and opposition proceedings before Panamanian authorities. His academic formation at Duke, where IP law is a recognized strength of the curriculum, informs a practice attentive to the commercial value of intangible assets.
- Trademark registration and portfolio management
- Opposition, nullity, and cancellation proceedings
- Copyright and related rights
- Infringement actions and IP enforcement
Corporate Immigration & Business Mobility
Giancarlo advises individuals and companies on immigration matters, including residency permits, investor visas, work authorizations, and related procedures. This practice complements his corporate advisory work, particularly for multinational clients establishing or expanding operations in Panama.
- Work permits and investor visas
- Residency programs for investors and retirees
- Immigration compliance for corporations
Experience
- Corporate formation and governance structuring for regional companies establishing operations in Panama
- Trademark registration and portfolio management for national and multinational clients across multiple sectors
- Opposition and infringement proceedings before DIGERPI on behalf of domestic and international brand owners
- Immigration structuring for multinational corporations and executives relocating to Panama
- Corporate advisory for businesses operating in services, technology, and commercial sectors
