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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.

Mar 31, 2006 trademark law intellectual property prior use registration shangri-la philippine supreme court

Trademark Ownership in the Philippines: Why Prior Use Beats Registration Alone

The Supreme Court explains why actual use in commerce, not mere registration, determines trademark ownership under Philippine law.

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.

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.

Jul 20, 2000 trademark law intellectual property paris convention trademark dilution philippine law

Trademark Rights for Dissimilar Goods: The Canon Case and Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains when a trademark owner can stop others from using the same mark on unrelated products, and the limits of Paris Convention protection.