BNU’s Newest Partner is a Registered Patent Agent
Jonathan Q. Perez successfully joined the BNU partnership in January 2009. In November of 2002, he started as an associate of then Bengzon & Negre. He has made major contributions to the firm’s growth in the field of IP litigation, patent work, trademark filing, and prosecution. Mr. Perez recently passed the Patent Agent Qualifying Examination […]
RP Claims Significant Progress in Fight Against Piracy
Despite being elevated in the US priority watch list this year, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) maintained the country has made significant inroads in the fight against piracy. “We continue to make significant inroads in our fight against piracy and other forms of violations against IP in all fronts, and all […]
Retransmission via “Must Carry Rule,” Not Infringement
Making broadcast signals part of a cable or satellite company’s program lineup in compliance with the “Must-Carry Rule” is not “rebroadcasting” and does not therefore infringe the IP rights of broadcasters. The Supreme Court (G.R. No. 175769-70, January 19, 2009) thus affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals dismissing the petition of ABS-CBN Broadcasting […]
SC Dismisses Unfair Competition Complaint Against LIVE’s Jeans Manufacturer
The Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of a complaint for unfair competition filed by Levi Strauss (Phil.), Inc. against the manufacturer of LIVE’s jeans, stating that unfair competition in this case must be determined at the point of sale. In a decision promulgated on December 4, 2008 (G.R. No. 162311), the High Court agreed […]