What constitutes the property right in the “goodwill” of goods or services?
A person who has successfully identified their goods or services in the mind of the public from those of others possesses a property right in the resulting goodwill. This right is protected by law in the same manner as other tangible or intangible property rights. Section 168.1 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines clarifies that this protection applies regardless of whether a registered mark is used. Goodwill represents the reputation and consumer loyalty that a business has built over time. “168.1. A person who has identified in the mind of the public the goods he manufactures… whether or not a registered mark is employed, has a property right in the goodwill” January 7, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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