Category: Trademark

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)

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), the federal agency in charge of federal trademark registration, categorizes marks into 45 different “classes” of products or services. The goal of these classes is to allow different types of businesses to register their trademarks in categories that are most closely related to their core business. Scientific… Continue reading TRADEMARK CLASS 42: Technology and Software Services

What is a final trademark refusal or Final Office Action? A final trademark rejection, also known as a Final Office Action, is typically a second rejection of a trademark application following the applicant’s response to the first rejection. The same grounds will be asserted in the Final Office Action as in the Non-final Office Action.… Continue reading Trademark application is refused: Know more about Trademark Refusal

Is trademark registration mandatory in the Philippines? No, trademark registration is not required in the Philippines. In the Philippines, trade names and business names are protected without the need for prior registration. Well-known marks are also protected in the Philippines without the need for prior registration in relation to the same or similar goods and… Continue reading FAQ on TRADEMARK