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Jul 23, 2023 trademark law intellectual property ip code registration mr. gulaman supreme court

Trademark Ownership in the Philippines: Why Registration Beats Prior Use

Philippine trademark law shifted from use-based to registration-based ownership. Learn how the "Mr. Gulaman" case clarifies the rules and risks.

Apr 11, 2023 copyright law intellectual property forgery deed of assignment supreme court

Copyright Assignment and Forgery: What the Supreme Court Ruled

A forged Deed of Assignment does not transfer copyright ownership, and using the work anyway can lead to infringement liability.

Oct 9, 2022 copyright law derivative works intellectual property supreme court idea-expression dichotomy

Derivative Works and Copyright Ownership in the Philippines: The Tupaz Case

The Tupaz case clarifies Philippine law on derivative works, copyright ownership, and the idea/expression dichotomy in collaborative designs.

Jan 18, 2009 intellectual property broadcasting rights must-carry rule copyright ntc satellite television

Must-Carry Rule vs. Broadcasting Rights: The DTH Satellite Retransmission Case

The Supreme Court ruled that DTH satellite providers may carry free-to-air signals under the must-carry rule without violating broadcasting rights.

Nov 10, 2004 notarial powers clerks of court administrative law notary public gross misconduct

Clerks of Court as Notaries: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers

Clerks of court are ex officio notaries, but their notarial powers extend only to official duties—not private documents.