Panama

Penal Code of the Republic of Panama (adopted by Law No. 14 of May 18, 2007, with amendments and additions introduced by Law N° 26 of 2008)

Year of current version:	2007
Date of entry into force of original text:	May 22, 2008
Date of Text (Enacted):	May 18, 2007
Type of Text:	IP-related Laws: enacted by the Legislature
Subject Matter:	Competition, Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Enforcement of IP and Related Laws, Industrial Property, Other, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:	For provisions relating to intellectual property, see Chapter VI, Sections 1(a), 2(a) and 3(a) on intellectual property crimes, including crimes against copyright, industrial property rights and collective rights of indigenous peoples and traditional knowledge.
Available Texts:
Spanish	Código Penal de la República de Panamá (adoptado por la Ley N° 14 de 18 de mayo de 2007, con las modificaciones y adiciones introducidas por la Ley N° 26 de 2008) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
WIPO Lex No.:	PA033