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Mar 1, 2021 trademark law intellectual property confusing similarity res judicata levi strauss philippine law

Levi Strauss v. Sevilla: Confusing Similarity and Trademark Cancellation in the Philippines

The Supreme Court cancels the LIVE'S trademark for confusing similarity with LEVI'S, clarifying trademark tests and res judicata rules.

Feb 8, 2021 trademark law intellectual property cancellation registration intellectual property code

Trademark Cancellation: When Registration Does Not Guarantee Ownership

The Supreme Court explains when a trademark registration can be cancelled despite the prima facie presumption of ownership it grants.

Jun 29, 2005 trademark infringement intellectual property jurisdiction preliminary injunction cancellation proceedings

Trademark Infringement Courts Retain Jurisdiction Despite Pending Trademark Cancellation Proceedings

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that courts can hear trademark infringement cases even while cancellation proceedings are pending before the intellectual property office.

Mar 14, 2001 trademark law intellectual property confusing similarity prior use paris convention trademark cancellation

Prior Use and Confusing Similarity in Trademark Cancellation Cases

Philippine Supreme Court explains prior use, confusing similarity, and the Paris Convention in trademark cancellation disputes.