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HOW TO FAST TRACK YOUR PHILIPPINE PATENT APPLICATION THROUGH THE PATENT PROSECUTION HIGHWAY OR THE ASEAN PATENT EXAMINATION CO-OPERATION

HOW TO FAST TRACK YOUR PHILIPPINE PATENT APPLICATION THROUGH THE PATENT PROSECUTION HIGHWAY OR THE ASEAN PATENT EXAMINATION CO-OPERATION

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

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Challenges on Intellectual Property and Trademark Registration In Other Jurisdictions

Challenges on Intellectual Property and Trademark Registration In Other Jurisdictions

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

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