Monique is a Partner in the Intellectual Property Department, the Health Sciences/Regulatory Department, and the Personal Data Protection Department of the firm.
She is dedicated to assisting clients in the field of intellectual property and in matters related to regulation and compliance in the health sciences sector, as well as in privacy and data protection issues.
She possesses extensive experience in advising on intellectual property law, including the analysis of specific regulations and compliance related to intellectual property and health sciences.
Furthermore, Monique offers ongoing support in projects related to intellectual property and in the structuring of agreements between stakeholders and IP litigation before the Courts of Justice. She works with both applicant entities and rights holders, and assists in the development of strategies for the protection, defense, and effective management of intangible assets.
Monique represents both local and foreign companies and individuals in matters related to the prosecution of intellectual property rights before the Ministry of Commerce and Industries of Panama, as well as the protection and enforcement of such rights before the IP courts.
Her work in the life sciences sector involves advising companies on advertising and labelling compliance for pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, agrochemicals, medical devices, biomedical equipment and food and beverages. She also has extensive experience in securing the necessary marketing authorization for these products as well as the required Operation Licenses and special sanitary permits for manufacturers, distributors, and agencies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, 2004.
- Postgraduate studies in Intellectual Property, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 2007.
Admissions
- Panamá, 2004.
Awards & Recognitions
2026
The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
Firm: Ranked as “Top Tier” and “Leading Firm” in 7 practice areas.
Individual: Monique Ferrer recognized as ‘Leading Individual’ in Intellectual Property.
Testimonial: “Monique Ferrer knows our entire team and knows how to solve our problems, which gives us agility when addressing internal and external matters. Her warm attitude and response times stand out.”
Chambers Latin America Awards (2026)
Nomination: Finalist in the category “Panama Law Firm of the Year”.
Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
Distinction: Highly Recommended in the practice of Intellectual Property.
2025
Chambers Latin America (2025)
Ranking: Band 2 in the practice of Intellectual Property.
Testimonial: “Monique Ferrer is an excellent professional, always available and attentive to any need we might have.”
Chambers Global (2025)
Distinction: Recognized in Intellectual Property.
Testimonial: “Monique Ferrer is an excellent lawyer, intelligent, knowledgeable and with great common sense.”
Managing IP / IP Stars (2025 Edition)
Monique Ferrer: Recognized as ‘Trademark Star’ and ‘Patent Star’.
Marycarmen González: Recognized as ‘Rising Star’.
LACCA Approved (2025)
Thought Leaders: Alejandro Alemán Ferrari y Roberto Harrington Arango.
Approved: Validations in Corporate Law, M&A, Labor, Banking and Litigation.
2023
WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2023)
Ranking: Recommended in the Silver Category.
The Patent Lawyer Magazine (2023)
Distinction: Recognized in “The Americas and The Caribbean” edition.
Who’s Who Legal: IP (2023)
Recognition: Listed as an expert in Intellectual Property.
Memberships
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Panama Chapter. President of the Intellectual Property Commission 2024 – 2026.
- Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law (APADEPI)Member of the Board of Directors 2021-2025. Member of the Women Leaders in IP Commission.
- International Trademark Association (INTA). Member of the “Brand Restrictions Committee” 2024-2027.
- Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI). President of the Regulatory Affairs Committee 2021-2023; National Delegate for Panama 2018-2025. Member of the Special Working Group on the “Econometric Study of the Economic and Social Impact of Counterfeiting in Latin American Countries” 2023-2025.
- Panama Bar Association.
Languages
- Spanish & English