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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.

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.

Mar 1, 2020 transferee pendente lite trademark assignment intellectual property civil procedure sunfire trading trademark litigation

Transferee Pendente Lite in Trademark Assignments: The Sunfire Trading Case

Learn how the Sunfire Trading ruling clarifies that buying a trademark during litigation binds the buyer to the case's outcome.

Jan 27, 2013 false designation of origin intellectual property code trademark infringement consumer protection probable cause ra 8293

False Designation of Origin: When "Made in Portugal" Labels Mislead Consumers

The Supreme Court's ruling in Uyco v. Lo clarifies when geographic labels on products constitute false designation of origin under Philippine trademark law.