Can a foreign corporation not engaged in business in the Philippines sue for trademark infringement?
Foreign corporations can sue for infringement or unfair competition even if not licensed to do business locally.
What authority does a court have regarding the rectification of the trademark register?
Courts can determine registration rights and order the cancellation or rectification of the trademark register.
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What is the liability for making a false or fraudulent declaration to procure a mark registration?
Procuring a mark registration through false or fraudulent means makes the party liable for all resulting damages.
What are the notification duties of a clerk of court regarding suits involving marks?
Clerks of court must notify the Director within one month of filing or judgment in trademark cases.
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When is a name or designation prohibited from being used as a trade name?
Trade names contrary to public order or morals, or those that deceive the public, are prohibited.
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Are trade names protected even if they are not registered?
Trade names are legally protected against unlawful use by third parties even without official registration.
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How must the ownership of a trade name be transferred?
Transfer of a trade names ownership is only valid if the identified enterprise is also transferred.
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What imported goods are prohibited from entry at Philippine customhouses?
Goods simulating domestic products or bearing deceptive marks regarding their origin are barred from Philippine entry.
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How are remedies limited against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements?
Remedies against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements are limited to injunctions against future transmissions of that ad.
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What are the consequences if a registered owner fails to use their mark in the Philippines?
Failure to use a mark in the Philippines for three uninterrupted years without reason allows for its cancellation.
