Benedetti
Of Counsel. Partner at Benedetti CL Abogados
Admissions:
Courts of the Republic of Panama
Languages:
Spanish and English
Trajectory
Yolianna Arosemena Benedetti advises national and international companies on the full spectrum of intellectual property matters and regulatory affairs in Panama. She brings approximately 20 years of dedicated practice in IP law, with recognized expertise in trademark protection, patent prosecution, copyright, and health and food registrations.
She holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center, a specialized program with international standing, and a law degree from Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua. She has served as Regional Director of Intellectual Property for Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and the Caribbean.
Education:
- University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law Center (LL.M. in Intellectual Property)
- Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas)
Admissions:
Courts of the Republic of Panama
Memberships:
- International Trademark Association (INTA)
- ASIPI — National Delegate of Panama (2018–2021)
- Asociación Panameña de la Propiedad Intelectual (APADEPI)
- Colegio Nacional de Abogados de Panamá (CNA)
Languages:
Spanish and English
Trademark Protection & Prosecution
Yolianna handles the complete lifecycle of trademark rights in Panama and across the region: availability searches, registration proceedings before DIGERPI, multi-class portfolio management, opposition and cancellation actions, licensing agreements, and enforcement before Panamanian courts and administrative bodies.
- Trademark registration and portfolio management — national and international
- Opposition, nullity, and cancellation proceedings
- Trademark licensing and assignment agreements
- Anti-counterfeiting actions and IP enforcement
- Domain name disputes and online brand protection
Regulatory Affairs & Health Registrations
Yolianna advises national and international companies on regulatory procedures in Panama, including health and food product registrations, cosmetics, pharmaceutical supplements, and commercial promotions. This practice sits at the intersection of IP and regulatory compliance, serving clients entering or operating in the Panamanian and Central American markets.
- Health and food product registrations and modifications
- Cosmetics and pharmaceutical supplement registrations
- Commercial promotions and sweepstakes compliance
- Regulatory coordination across Central American jurisdictions
Experience
- Trademark registration and portfolio management for multinational consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and technology companies across Panama and Central America
- Opposition and cancellation proceedings before DIGERPI on behalf of international brand owners defending against conflicting applications
- Regional IP coordination for clients requiring synchronized protection across multiple Central American jurisdictions
- Health registration procedures for international companies entering the Panamanian market with food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products
- Enforcement actions and anti-counterfeiting strategies for leading international brands in Panama
