Philippine Domain Name Dispute Decided by WIPO
The most recent Philippine domain name dispute involving www.sulit.ph was just recently resolved by the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Case No. DPH 2011-0003 entitled “Netpreneur Connections Enterprises Inc. v. Anton Sheker, Seo.Com.Ph.” The dispute involved two online classified advertising websites fighting for the right to use the […]
BNU Partner is new LESP President
On June 24, 2011, Ferdinand Negre assumed his post as president of the Licensing Executives Society Philippines or LESP. LESP is a member society of LES International or LESI. LESI is composed of professionals from different backgrounds who are engaged in licensing and transfer of technology, industrial and intellectual property rights. Key activities are education, […]
Apple and Samsung Clash over Multi-Touch Technology
Apple Inc., the giant behind the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, has sued Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for patent infringement, trade dress infringement, unfair competition and unjust enrichment in the Northern District of California. Apple has alleged that the distinctive design features of their products were imitated by Samsung in its recently introduced Galaxy line […]
BNU listed in Chambers Asia’s Leading Lawyers for Business
The prestigious Chambers & Partners of London recognized Bengzon Negre Untalan Intellectual Property Attorneys (“BNU”) and two of its partners in its Chambers Asia 2010 Survey of leading intellectual property law firms and lawyers in the Philippines. Chambers & Partners carries out thousands of in-depth interviews with its clients in order to assess the reputations […]
IP Philippines Now Open for Deposit and Registration of Original Works for Copyright
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines recently concluded an agreement with the National Library that beginning April 2011 IPPHL will be accepting registration and deposit of original works such as: (a) Books, pamphlets, articles and other writings; (b) Periodicals and newspapers; (c) Lectures, sermons, addresses, dissertations prepared for oral delivery, whether or not reduced […]
Pharmaceutical Group No Longer Wants PH Back in USTR Priority Watch List
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has changed its position in wanting the Philippines to be placed back on the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) priority watch list of IP violators. The Washington-based group noted that “… the Philippine Government has made notable strides in engaging with the research-based pharmaceutical industry on critical intellectual […]
IP Questions in the 2010 Bar Examinations
The bar examinations in Mercantile Law given last Sunday, September 19, contained a total of 9 IP questions with a total weight of 21%. Since Mercantile Law carries a weight of 15% in the entire four Sundays of bar examinations, IP questions translate to a weight of 3.15 points in the candidate’s total score. Given […]
BNU Continues to Receive Votes of Trust
For the third time this year, BNU received a vote of trust as Intellectual Property/Patents Firm of the Year (Honourable Mention) this time from Asian Counsel’s In-House Community Survey 2010. In July 2010, Chambers Asia prominently listed BNU in its survey of Leading Lawyers and Intellectual Property Law Firms in Asia. In August 2010, it […]
BNU ranked high in ASIA IP’s Survey of Leading Trademark Practices in Asia
After Chambers and Partners of London listed BNU in its survey of leading intellectual property law firms and lawyers in the Philippines, ASIA IP validated anew BNU’s growing reputation in its own survey of Asia’s best trademark practices. ASIA IP is a magazine published and distributed monthly by Apex Asia Media Ltd. It provides information […]
BNU Partner teaches IP law at New Era University
Attorney Jon Perez started teaching Intellectual Property Law at the College of Law of the New Era University this academic school year of 2010-2011. Jon Perez joined BNU in 2003. In 2008, he qualified for the Patent Agents Qualifying Examinations (PAQE) after going through the rigid Chemistry for Lawyers program conducted by the Intellectual Property […]