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Jan 22, 2023 trademark law intellectual property first-to-file rule bad faith ipophl

Trademark Ownership in the Philippines: When Bad Faith Defeats First-to-File

Prior use can defeat a first-to-file trademark application if the applicant acted in bad faith. Learn the rule and its exceptions.

Dec 1, 2021 trademark law domain names intellectual property ip code kolin case brand protection

Protecting Your Brand Online: Trademark Rights and Domain Names in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court protects trademark rights in domain names, and what the Kolin case means for your brand's online presence.

Jun 6, 2018 trademark intellectual property prior use related goods ipo commercial law

Trademark Ownership Rests on Prior Use, But Related Goods Still Matter

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies trademark ownership via prior use and the test for related goods in SAKURA dispute.

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.