How must the ownership of a trade name be transferred?
Any change in the ownership of a trade name must occur alongside the transfer of the enterprise or the specific part identified by that name. This requirement ensures that the trade name remains linked to the actual business it represents to avoid public confusion. Section 165.4 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines mandates this connection for the validity of the ownership change. It prevents the decoupling of a brand name from the underlying commercial entity that built its reputation. “165.4. Any change in the ownership of a trade name shall be made with the transfer of the enterprise or part thereof identified by that name.” January 7, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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