Are trade names protected even if they are not registered?
Trade names are legally protected against unlawful use by third parties even without official registration.
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How must the ownership of a trade name be transferred?
Transfer of a trade names ownership is only valid if the identified enterprise is also transferred.
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What imported goods are prohibited from entry at Philippine customhouses?
Goods simulating domestic products or bearing deceptive marks regarding their origin are barred from Philippine entry.
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How are remedies limited against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements?
Remedies against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements are limited to injunctions against future transmissions of that ad.
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What are the consequences if a registered owner fails to use their mark in the Philippines?
Failure to use a mark in the Philippines for three uninterrupted years without reason allows for its cancellation.
How are remedies limited against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements?
Remedies against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements are limited to injunctions against future transmissions of that ad.
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Which bodies have the jurisdiction to hear actions regarding mark cancellation?
Jurisdiction for mark cancellation is held by the Bureau of Legal Affairs or courts handling related enforcement actions.
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What conditions allow non-use of a mark to be legally excused?
Non-use is excused only if caused by external factors beyond the owner’s control; lack of funds is never an excuse.
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Does using a mark in a slightly different form from its registration affect its protection?
Using a mark in a slightly different form doesn’t cause cancellation, provided its distinctive character is not altered.
How does the use of a mark for a single product within a registered class affect other goods in that class?
Using a mark for one product in a class prevents cancellation for all other goods within that same class.
