How to Cancel a Trademark in the Philippines
This article talks about the procedure on how to cancel a trademark before the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
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Trademark Opposition Proceedings in the Philippines
(updated as of 02 October 2024) A party may file an opposition to a Philippine trademark within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication of the mark in the e-gazette of the Philippine Intellectual Property Office (IPO). The e-gazette may be viewed at www.ipophil.gov.ph . The proceedings are initiated by the
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FAQs on Adoption in the Philippines (updated as of October 2024)
This provides an updated FAQ on Adoption in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 11642 or the new Domestic Administrative Adoption Law in the Philippines
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The New Domestic Administrative Adoption Law: A Game Changer for Adoption in the Philippines
This article discusses how the new domestic Administrative Adoption Law or Republic Act No. 11642
affects child adoption in the Philippines, and the changes made by the law,
Qualifications of Party-List Nominees
This article talks about the qualifications of party-list nominees pursuant to the Party-List System Act and relevant jurisprudence.
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A Vehicle Purchaser Can Choose his Remedies under the Lemon Law or the Consumer Act
This article talks about the case of DTI vs. Toyota Balintawak, Inc. where the Supreme Court stated that the buyer of a defective brand-new vehicle has the option to choose his legal remedies either from the Lemon Law or Consumer Act.
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6 Important Things You Need to Know about the Employees’ Compensation Program
The Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP) in the Philippines The Employees’ Compensation Program (ECP) in the Philippines is a social security program designed to provide financial and medical assistance to public and private sector employees and/or their dependents, in the event of any work-related sickness, injury, or death, where they may promptly secure income benefit and
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Unlocking the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act of 2024
This article discusses the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act, their nationality, procedure of adoption, and how the new law lays to rest the query about the legal status and nationality of a foundling.
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Abandoning the Family May be Considered as Evidence for Psychological Incapacity of a Spouse
This article talks about the case of Lanuza vs. Lanuza where the Supreme Court stated that abandoning the family may be considered as evidence for psychological incapacity of a spouse as a ground for declaring a marriage void under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Did the Philippine Government Just Extend the Estate Tax Amnesty? Here’s What It Means for You
Understand the extended Estate Tax Amnesty under RA 11956, offering financial relief and simplified processes until June 14, 2025.
