1st June – The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has granted approval for the registration of Guimaras mangoes as a geographical indication (GI). This milestone achievement marks the country’s first registered GI and brings great success to the Guimaras mango farmers who have tirelessly worked for nearly a decade to obtain this coveted… Continue reading Sweet Victory: Guimaras Mangoes Granted First Geographical Indication in the Philippines, Steps Taken to Combat Infringement
Understanding Trademark e-Filing: Simplifying Intellectual Property Protection in the Philippines
In today’s digital age, where technology has transformed various aspects of our lives, it comes as no surprise that even legal procedures have embraced the digital revolution. One such procedure is trademark e-filing, which has revolutionized the way businesses protect their intellectual property rights. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of… Continue reading Understanding Trademark e-Filing: Simplifying Intellectual Property Protection in the Philippines
Trademark Registration in the Philippines: Navigating the Grounds for Refusal and Maximizing Success with Expert Legal Guidance
Trademark registration is an important step for businesses and individuals looking to protect their brands and intellectual property. In the Philippines, the law on trademarks is primarily governed by the Intellectual Property Code (IPC), which provides the legal framework for the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks. The IPC sets out both absolute and relative… Continue reading Trademark Registration in the Philippines: Navigating the Grounds for Refusal and Maximizing Success with Expert Legal Guidance
Ye’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt and Trademark Law: Explained
Kanye West, popularly known as Ye, is a popular rapper and later turned into a fashion designer. During Paris Fashion Week of 2022, Kanye revealed his “White Lives Matter” T-shirts on the catwalk event. He also received threats for using racist comments on his T-shirts. Apart from that, one important reason made him unable to… Continue reading Ye’s ‘White Lives Matter’ Shirt and Trademark Law: Explained
Everything to know about the popular Business Name Generator
Business professionals have already spent time developing strategies, thinking creatively, finding partners, etc. To save you time and effort, many business generators available nowadays will help you choose the best name for your business. In this blog, let us look at the top 10 business name generators most professionals use to generate suitable names for… Continue reading Everything to know about the popular Business Name Generator
How Trademarks Help to Stand Out in Online Platforms
Trademark allows you to make your business stand out and unique in a marketplace. Be it a name, design, logo, or slogan, your brand identity depends on something that makes you unique from other brands. That is the trademark for your business. Once you register a trademark for your brand with the USPTO, no one… Continue reading How Trademarks Help to Stand Out in Online Platforms
Trademark Expungement and Trademark Re-examination at the USPTO
With over 2,750,000 registered trademarks in the US, some of them contain goods and services that have never been sold in the country. However, previously, the USPTO allowed such registrations without requiring information about the applicant’s sales. Now, with the introduction of the Trademark Modernization Act, third parties can formally petition to expunge such goods… Continue reading Trademark Expungement and Trademark Re-examination at the USPTO
“Approved for Publication”: The Critical Stage in Your Trademark Registration Process
If you are reading this, your trademark application has likely been approved for publication. Congratulations! This is a significant milestone in the trademark registration process. At this stage, it is important to understand what happens next and what steps you need to take to ensure a successful trademark registration. This blog post will explore the… Continue reading “Approved for Publication”: The Critical Stage in Your Trademark Registration Process
How to Protect Your Privacy at the USPTO When Filing a Trademark Application
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for registering trademarks, and businesses need to protect their brand identity by securing a trademark. However, with the increasing amount of personal information required to file a trademark application, it is essential to protect your privacy. Your sensitive information, including your name, address, and even… Continue reading How to Protect Your Privacy at the USPTO When Filing a Trademark Application
From Filing to Enforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your Certification Marks
Certification marks are valuable assets for businesses, organizations, and individuals who wish to distinguish their products or services from their competitors. However, protecting and registering certification marks can be a complicated and challenging process, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal framework surrounding intellectual property. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to protect… Continue reading From Filing to Enforcement: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your Certification Marks