Category: Trademark

There is a great deal of misunderstanding and disinformation about what may and cannot be registered as trademarks. You decide it is time to trademark your company name now that your firm is thriving and your sales are skyrocketing. “What can I trademark?” is a question that many individuals in the same situation ask. They’re… Continue reading What Can and cannot be Trademarked?

Whether or not you need a trademark attorney depends on your requirements; nevertheless, ensuring sure your registration is done correctly the first time could save you time and money. Registering a trademark can give you and your company substantial legal protection against anyone who try to copy your intellectual property. While hiring a lawyer to… Continue reading TRADEMARK REGISTRATION WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY

Trademarks are used to identify a company’s product or service. Domain names are the online addresses that businesses use to direct their customers to their websites. Ecommerce and internet marketing have become equally crucial for a company’s value and existence, thanks to the exponential rise of both. It may be disastrous for a corporation if… Continue reading Trademark domain names – a necessary step to protect your business

The trademark registration system in the United States differs from that of the rest of the globe. To secure a federal trademark registration from the USPTO, one must normally utilize the mark in connection with products or services in US commerce, with a few exceptions. Should entrepreneurs debut their product first, then register for a… Continue reading Can you trademark before launching the product?

The preliminary work completed before filing the application will have a significant impact on the success of the trademark registration. The more you can prevent potential stumbling blocks and minimize risk upfront, the more likely you are to have a smooth application procedure. Here are some practical methods to assist you to design a trademark… Continue reading 5 steps to optimize chances of trademark registration

Brand owners are frequently unfamiliar with the significance of symbols associated with their trademarks. The two most frequent trademark symbols are the letters “TM” in superscript – TM- and the letter R in a circle – “®” – while additional symbols, such as SM, which is typical for service marks in the Philippines, or the… Continue reading Difference between TM, R, and C Symbol

The IP Code of the Philippines (RA 8293), as amended, is the principal source of trademark rights in the Philippines. The Trademark Regulations of 2017 (Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Memorandum Circular 17-010) should be studied in combination with the IP Code. In the Philippines, the first-to-file trademark system is used. The rights… Continue reading Reasons for Trademark Application Rejection

To protect artists and other gifted people in relation to their intellectual property and creations, as mandated by the Philippine Constitution, and to clarify artists’ rights to proceeds of subsequent transfers or resale, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (“IPOPHL”) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-023 on July 20, 2020, covering the Implementing Rules and… Continue reading Philippine: Resale rights of the Copyright owner

Consider trademark protection to be akin to how the human brain works when learning new skills or knowledge. The more a person uses and practices a skill or knowledge, the more likely it will be retained in his brain’s functions over time, particularly as he ages. Protection for a registered trademark works in the same… Continue reading Important Thing in Maintaining Your Trademark in the Philippines

If you own a trademark registration in the Philippines, you must follow several maintenance requirements to ensure that your registration remains valid and enforceable. In the Philippines, trademark ownership is contingent not only on successful registration with the Intellectual Property Office. This ownership, as well as its continued validity, is contingent on the owner’s ability… Continue reading DECLARATION OF ACTUAL USE (DAU)