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Jan 22, 2025 trademark trade name intellectual property ip code priority rights cancellation

Trade Name vs Trademark: Priority Rights and Protection Under the IP Code

The Supreme Court clarifies when a trade name can defeat a trademark registration, and the limits of priority rights under the IP Code.

Dec 24, 2008 intellectual property unfair competition trademark jurisdiction ipo in-n-out burger

Burger Battle: Protecting Brand Identity Against Unfair Competition in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the IPO's jurisdiction over unfair competition cases and the protection of well-known foreign trademarks in the Philippines.

Mar 31, 2006 trademark law intellectual property prior use registration shangri-la philippine supreme court

Trademark Ownership in the Philippines: Why Prior Use Beats Registration Alone

The Supreme Court explains why actual use in commerce, not mere registration, determines trademark ownership under Philippine law.

Jul 20, 2000 trademark law intellectual property paris convention trademark dilution philippine law

Trademark Rights for Dissimilar Goods: The Canon Case and Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains when a trademark owner can stop others from using the same mark on unrelated products, and the limits of Paris Convention protection.