The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPO) recently implemented notable revisions to the policies and guidelines concerning trademarks, service marks, trade names, and labeled or imprinted containers. These changes aim to streamline administrative procedures, trademark registration, enhance the enforcement of trademark rights, and recognize the protection of non-traditional visual trademarks. In this article, we
Brighter Prospects The proposed changes in intellectual property law, or IP Code as it is commonly referred to, are expected to spur economic growth in the new administration. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) believes the said amendments will boost foreign investors as well as domestic entrepreneurs’ confidence in doing business in the
An impressive 11.6%. The figure provided by the Intellectual Property Office of The Philippines (IPOPHL) signifies the growth of intellectual property (IP) filings for 2021. With the easing of the Inter-Agency Task Force’s (IATF) alert level status starting last year, it is a clear indication that the country’s economy is trying to get back on
We all know that examination and prosecution of a patent application is a long and tedious process that may take years to complete. Typically, the first Office Action reporting the findings of the merit examination of a patent application in the Philippines issues three (3) years from the filing or national phase entry date. The prosecution
Clients and consumers are always looking for the newest thing on the market. A unique product, service or brand can easily set you apart from your competitors and make your company grow exponentially. Innovation is the force that drives businesses to grow. One-of-a-kind products and services which are the result of long and expensive research
The need to secure intellectual property and trademark registration has become essential as world economies continue to expand. In the local business arena, the likes of conglomerate San Miguel Corporation and banking giant Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) went to great lengths to ensure the design and color of their company logos are protected
