Navigating Music Rights: A Legal Explainer on the Intellectual Property Rights of Sound Recording Producers in the Philippines (PART 2)
This article talks about the intellectual property rights of music sound producers in the Philippines.
Defenses & Exceptions to Trademark Infringement: Good Faith Prior Use, “Bona Fide” Descriptive Use, and Other Real-World Safety Valves
This is a practical guide for business owners on the defenses and exceptions to trademark infringement.
Elements and Proof of Trademark Infringement (Civil and Criminal): What You Must Allege, Prove, and Prepare
This is a practical guide for business owners on the elements, roof, what must be alleged and proven for trademark infringement.
Practical Guide to Trademark Infringement: The Core Rule, the “Likelihood of Confusion” Test, and What Courts Actually Look For
This is a practical guide for business owners about the acts that constitute trademark infringement.
Choosing the Right Market‑Entry Structure in the Philippines: What Foreign Investors Discover Too Late
This Article provides advice to foreign directors, lawyers or corporations regarding choosing the right corporate structure when entering the Philippine market.
Entering the Philippine Market: A Legal Risk Map for Foreign Boards and General Counsel
This Article provides a legal risk map for foreign directors, lawyers or corporations when entering the Philippine market.
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A Comprehensive Guide to the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List
This article talks about the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List and the foreign equity allowed by law in the Philippines for certain businesses and industries.
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A Legal Guide to Corporate Mergers in the Philippines
This legal explainer navigates the intricate process of corporate mergers under Philippine law, detailing the governing statutes, procedural requirements from board and stockholder approval to regulatory certification, and the significant legal and practical consequences for the involved corporations and their stakeholders.
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Foreign Ownership Rules under Philippine Laws
This is a comprehensive guide to the Philippines’ foreign ownership laws, including the Revised Corporation Code, Foreign Investment Act, SEC circulars, and recent Supreme Court decisions.
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Navigating Voluntary Surrender: A Legal Guide to Mitigating Criminal Liability
This article explores the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender, detailing the Revised Penal Code requirements and the Supreme Court’s “totality of circumstances” standard for reducing criminal penalties.
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