IPAP Questions Madrid Protocol Accession Before Supreme Court
On 14 December 2012, the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP) lodged a Petition for Certiorari and/or Prohibition with Prayer for the Issuance of a Writ of Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order before the Supreme Court. The IPAP petition assails the accession of the Philippines to the Madrid Protocol last 25 April 2012. The […]
BNU Strengthens Ties With Ateneo Professional Schools and the Teehankee Center
The Philippines is embarking on several campaigns to raise the consciousness of Filipinos on the capacity of intellectual property rights to improve the core competence of SMEs, university researchers, private enterprise, and local inventors. On March 22, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) launched the “Patent Libraries” Franchise, or the Innovation and Technology […]
PH Removed from IP Violators Watch List
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) removed the Philippines from its Watch List in the Special 301 Report where it has been continuously included for 20 years, since 1994. Inclusion in the Special 301 Watch List means that the country threatens or denies effective protection to intellectual property rights (IPR) or denies […]
CA: The IPO-BLA without Jurisdiction over False Designation of Origin Cases
In Erico Perez vs. Intellectual Property Office, the Court of Appeals held that the jurisdiction over violations of Section 169 of the Intellectual Property Code fall with the regular courts, and not with the Bureau of Legal Affairs of the Intellectual Property office. In this case, the Court of Appeals (CA) decided on the matter […]
Claiming the Color Red Part II
On 05 September 2012, the United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit (Jose A. Cabranes, Circuit Judge) issued a decision1 in the Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”) vs. Yves Saint Laurent (“YSL”) case raised to it on appeal from the 10 August 2011 order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The […]
BNU in Step With Changes Brought by Madrid Protocol
July 25, 2012 marks day one of Madrid Protocol operations in the Philippines and it is sure to bring changes in the country’s trademark landscape. Philippine trademark holders and applicants can now file trademark applications in different countries through the IPOPHL, instead of applying separately in every country of interest. There are a number of […]
BNU Continues to Receive Distinction
BNU was distinguished once again as one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the Philippines. Since 1999, Chambers & Partners of London (Chambers) has been conducting research that aims to identify the leading law firms around the world. Through surveys and interviews, Chambers compiles a list of the most distinguished lawyers and law […]
Philippines Accedes To The Madrid Protocol
Philippine trademark holders and applicants can now file more easily trademark applications in more than 80 countries after President Benigno Aquino III signed the Instrument of Accession of the Philippines to the Madrid Protocol on 25 April 2012. Madrid Protocol operations in IPOPHL will commence on 25 July 2012. Currently, a Philippine trademark holder seeking […]
BNU hires 2 more IP Lawyers
To complement its ever-growing business, BNU hires 2 more IP lawyers. First to join BNU this month of March is Ms. Ann Edillon, who is a product of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law. Ann is a practicing physician (registered medical doctor) and holds a BS Psychology degree (cum laude) from UP Diliman. She will be […]
Courts Implement New Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases
On 18 October 2011, the Supreme Court En Banc approved the Rules of Procedure for Intellectual Property Rights Cases (“Rules”). The Rules apply to both civil and criminal actions for violations of intellectual property rights (“IPR”) and took effect on 8 November 2011, fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation last […]