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Sep 3, 2026 trademark registration intellectual property philippines ra 8293 business law ipo

Trademark Registration in the Philippines: The Full Process Under RA 8293

Learn the trademark registration Philippines process under RA 8293 — from filing with the IPO Bureau of Trademarks to examination, publication, and certificate issuance.

Dec 1, 2021 intellectual-property-law trademark domain-name ip-code kolin ipo

Trademarks and Domain Names in the Philippines: The Kolin Case on Registration Rights

The Supreme Court clarifies how trademark rights apply to domain name registrations under the IP Code, using the Kolin dispute as a guide.

Aug 23, 2017 trademark copyright intellectual property business name trade name philippine law

Trademark vs Copyright: Protecting Business Names in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between trademarks and copyrights in business name disputes under Philippine IP law.

Feb 1, 2017 trademark intellectual property confusing similarity dominancy test ra 8293

LOLANE vs ORLANE: When Trademark Similarity Does Not Mean Confusion

The Supreme Court explains when two trademarks are too similar, and when they are not, in this Philippine trademark case.

Mar 25, 2015 trademark intellectual property ip code consumer confusion commercial law supreme court

Trademark Registration: Similarity and Consumer Confusion in Electronic Goods

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when identical trademarks can coexist on different electronic goods under Philippine IP law.

Feb 24, 2014 trademark law intellectual property confusing similarity ipophl dominancy test commercial law

Trademark Confusion: When Similar Marks on Different Products Are Allowed

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when similar trademarks on unrelated goods can coexist, applying the multifactor test for confusing similarity.

Jun 17, 2013 trademark-infringement unfair-competition intellectual-property-code lpg-cylinders republic-gas-corporation supreme-court

Protecting Trademarks: Unauthorized Refilling Constitutes Infringement And Unfair Competition

Unauthorized refilling of LPG cylinders bearing registered trademarks is trademark infringement and unfair competition, the Supreme Court ruled.

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.

Oct 15, 2007 trademark law intellectual property well-known marks paris convention ipo in-n-out burger

Well-Known Foreign Trademarks Protected in the Philippines Even Without Local Registration

Philippine Supreme Court affirms protection for well-known foreign trademarks like IN-N-OUT Burger, even without local registration or local business presence.

Sep 20, 2005 trademark preliminary injunction intellectual property civil procedure supreme court

Protecting Trademarks: The Balance Between Brand Identity and Business Operations

The Supreme Court clarifies when preliminary injunctions may issue in trademark cases, balancing brand protection against business disruption.

Aug 18, 2004 trademark infringement unfair competition intellectual property intellectual property code supreme court philippines

Burger Battle: Protecting Trademarks and Preventing Unfair Competition in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies trademark infringement and unfair competition tests in the McDonald's "Big Mac" vs. "Big Mak" case.

Mar 6, 2002 trademark infringement intellectual property damages copyright levi strauss arcuate design

Protecting Trademarks: Infringement and Damages for Similar Designs

Supreme Court clarifies trademark infringement rules, damages, and copyright cancellation for similar arcuate designs on jeans.

Nov 19, 1999 trademark law paris convention intellectual property res judicata well-known marks supreme court

Protecting Well-Known Foreign Trademarks: The Barbizon Case and the Paris Convention

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a foreign trademark owner may claim protection under the Paris Convention despite a prior local registration.