Making false trade statements or acts intended to discredit a competitor’s business constitutes unfair competition.
How does the law address false statements made in the course of trade? Read More »
Victims of unfair competition have access to remedies like damages, injunctions, and destruction of infringing materials.
What remedies are available for victims of unfair competition? Read More »
Using false designations of origin or misleading facts in commerce creates liability for damages and injunctions.
What is the liability for using a false designation of origin in commerce? Read More »
Trade names contrary to public order or morals, or those that deceive the public, are prohibited.
When is a name or designation prohibited from being used as a trade name? Read More »
Trade names are legally protected against unlawful use by third parties even without official registration.
Are trade names protected even if they are not registered? Read More »
Transfer of a trade names ownership is only valid if the identified enterprise is also transferred.
How must the ownership of a trade name be transferred? Read More »
Goods simulating domestic products or bearing deceptive marks regarding their origin are barred from Philippine entry.
What imported goods are prohibited from entry at Philippine customhouses? Read More »
Injunctive relief is unavailable if it would delay the customary delivery of a newspaper or magazine issue.
When can an injunction be denied to a mark owner regarding infringing advertisements? Read More »
Imported or off-patent drugs do not infringe trademarks if their marks are untampered and legally permitted.
Are there trademark infringement exceptions for imported drugs and medicines? Read More »
Foreign corporations can sue for infringement or unfair competition even if not licensed to do business locally.
