Innocent printers are only subject to injunctions and are protected from damage claims for printing infringing materials.
Can an innocent infringer engaged solely in printing be subject to a claim for damages? Read More »
Goods with false labels or designations of origin are prohibited from being imported into the Philippines.
What happens to goods that are marked or labeled with false designations of origin? Read More »
Guilty parties face two to five years of imprisonment and fines up to P200,000 for trademark violations.
What are the criminal penalties for trademark infringement and unfair competition? Read More »
Rightsholders can record their trademarks with the Bureau of Customs to help officers identify and stop infringing imports.
How can a person aid customs officers in enforcing trademark prohibitions? Read More »
Applications for collective marks must include the mark’s designation and the agreement governing its use.
What are the requirements for an application for the registration of a collective mark? Read More »
Collective marks are cancelled if used only by the owner, used deceptively, or in violation of agreements.
On what grounds can the registration of a collective mark be cancelled? Read More »
Collective mark registrations and applications are legally prohibited from being the subject of any license contract.
Is the registration of a collective mark subject to a license contract? Read More »
Businesses possess protected property rights in their goodwill, which is the public’s identification of their unique services.
What constitutes the property right in the “goodwill” of goods or services? Read More »
Passing off goods as those of another through deception or bad faith is defined as unfair competition.
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Giving goods a deceptive appearance similar to another’s products to influence purchasers is guilty of unfair competition.
What specific act regarding the appearance of goods is deemed unfair competition? Read More »
