Philippine Legal Advice

Drafting Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements for BPO Employees (Philippine Law Guide)

Philippine rules on non-compete agreement drafting for BPO employees: time and geographic limits, legitimate interest, and enforceability under case law.

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Establishing a Retirement Fund: The Statutory Requirements for Philippine Subsidiaries of Foreign Parent Firms (Retirement Pay Computation for Employees Age 60 with at Least 5 Years’ Service)

Learn how Philippine subsidiaries compute retirement pay under RA 7641 and Labor Code Article 287 for employees age 60 with 5+ years’ service.

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Protecting Industrial Designs: Registering the Physical Appearance of Consumer Electronics Manufactured Locally (Philippines)

Guide to industrial design registration in the Philippines for consumer electronics: protect product appearance under the Intellectual Property Code.

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Registering and Protecting Tagalog Dubs and Subtitles and other Derivative Works and Documenting Ownership Shares in Joint Sound Recordings in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law protects derivative works like Tagalog dubbing and subtitles, and how to document percentage ownership in joint sound recordings.

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Defending Against Patent Trolls: Litigation Tactics for Foreign Corporations Facing Frivolous Infringement Suits in the Philippines

Defense guide for foreign tech firms sued by patent trolls in the Philippines: patent infringement claims tests, equivalents limits, and capacity-to-sue issues.

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Executing an Intellectual Property Audit: Assessing Intangible Assets Before a Cross-Border Acquisition (Philippines)

Philippine IP audit guide for cross-border acquisition: verify trademark ownership, patent title, and domain control before buying a local target.

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Securing Adaptation Rights for Philippine Remakes: Structuring Cross-Border Option Deals for Television Formats

Guide to adaptation rights, television format licensing, and option agreement terms for Philippine remakes, covering written grants, platforms, and risks.

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