This article discusses what are descriptive trademarks. Descriptive trademarks are those which consist exclusively of signs or of indications that may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, value, geographical origin, time or production of the goods or rendering of the services, or other characteristics of the goods or services. Pursuant to Sec. 123(j) of the IP Code, such trademarks cannot be registered in the Philippines.
The dominancy test focuses on the similarity of the prevalent or dominant features of the competing trademarks that might cause confusion, mistake, and deception in the mind of the purchasing public.
What is the Dominancy Test in Assessing Trademarks? Read More »
The Holistic Test requires that the entirety of the marks in question be considered in resolving confusing similarity of competing trademarks.
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This article discusses about use, function and ownership of trademarks under Philippine law.
This article discusses the many benefits of trademark registration, including, protection of business identity, access to legal remedies, and prevention of trademark infringement.
This is an article on how to sue someone before the Intellectual Property Office for copying your trademark or trademark infringement.
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This article is a quick guide to maintaining your trademark registration in the Philippines.
How to Maintain your Trademark in the Philippines in 2 Easy Steps Read More »
This article outlines the short steps to renew a trademark registration in the Philippines.
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We can help you register your trademark in three (3) easy steps. This article outlines the steps for trademark registration in the Philippines.
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This is an FAQ guide on Trademark Registration in the Philippines.
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