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Mar 17, 2021 unfair competition intellectual property code continuing offense jurisdiction supreme court

Unfair Competition as a Continuing Offense: What the Petron v. Yao Ruling Means

The Supreme Court clarifies when selling counterfeit goods is a continuing offense, affecting jurisdiction and prosecution strategy.

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 18, 2009 intellectual property broadcasting rights must-carry rule copyright ntc satellite television

Must-Carry Rule vs. Broadcasting Rights: The DTH Satellite Retransmission Case

The Supreme Court ruled that DTH satellite providers may carry free-to-air signals under the must-carry rule without violating broadcasting rights.

Dec 19, 2006 exclusivity clauses restraint of trade contract law avon v. luna philippine contracts business contracts

Exclusivity Clauses in Philippine Contracts: When Are They Valid?

Exclusivity clauses are not automatically invalid restraints of trade in the Philippines. They are enforceable when reasonable and tied to legitimate business interests.