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Nov 20, 2003 trademark intellectual property code well-known marks infringement rolex

Trademark Protection for Well-Known Marks Extends to Unrelated Goods Under IP Code

The Supreme Court clarifies how Section 123.1(f) of the IP Code protects well-known marks like Rolex even against use on unrelated goods or services.

Aug 14, 2003 patent infringement doctrine of equivalents intellectual property smith kline v tryco philippine patent law civil law

Patent Infringement and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Beyond Literal Claim Language

Philippine Supreme Court explains when the doctrine of equivalents applies in patent infringement cases, using Smith Kline Beckman v. Tryco Pharma as guide.

Mar 6, 2002 trademark infringement intellectual property damages copyright levi strauss arcuate design

Protecting Trademarks: Infringement and Damages for Similar Designs

Supreme Court clarifies trademark infringement rules, damages, and copyright cancellation for similar arcuate designs on jeans.

Mar 27, 2000 docket fees civil procedure patent infringement jurisdiction supreme court

Docket Fees and the Right to Amend: Balancing Access to Justice in Patent Infringement Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on docket fees, amendments to complaints, and equitable access to justice in patent cases.

Aug 28, 1996 copyright infringement search warrant intellectual property criminal law prospective application foreign corporations

Copyright Infringement: Protecting IP Rights and the Prospectivity of New Rules

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on search warrants in copyright cases and why new judicial doctrines apply prospectively.