The Long and Winding Road – Supreme Court Finally Cancels Gloria Maris Marks Filed in Bad Faith
By Ma. Syril Diesta Bad faith in the context of trademark registration in the Philippines means that the applicant or registrant has knowledge of prior creation, use and/or registration by another of an identical or similar trademark. In the case of GLORIA MARIS SHARK’S FIN RESTAURANT, INC., PETITIONER, VS. PACIFICO Q. LIM, RESPONDENT, G.R. No. […]
Crocodile Clash: Lacoste’s 20-Year Trademark Tussle Ends With a Snap!
By Ma. Syril Diesta In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled against Lacoste S.A. in the case of LACOSTE S.A. vs. CROCODILE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD., G.R. No. 223270, promulgated on November 6, 2023. The Court upheld the previous rulings of the Intellectual Property Office – Bureau of Legal Affairs (IPO-BLA), the […]
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Philippine Supreme Court Rejects Bad Faith in Trademark Registration
By Syril Diesta The Supreme Court of the Philippines has refused to uphold the first-to-file rule for trademark registrations when bad faith is involved. This stance was reaffirmed in the case of Edmond Lim and Gerd Paland vs. Catalina See, G.R. No. 193569, promulgated on January 25th, 2023, consistent with its earlier ruling in Zuneca […]
IPOPHL’s New Trademark Renewal Rules: Effective per July 2024
By Syril Diesta To streamline work processes and automate business transactions related to the renewal of trademark registrations, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2024-0023. This new circular, which took effect on 25 July 2024, amends IPOPHL Memorandum Circular No. 2023-001, or the Rules and Regulations on Trademarks, Service Marks, […]
IPOPHL Mediation Rules: Key Updates for 2024
By Syril Diesta The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been refining its mediation rules to streamline the resolution of intellectual property disputes effectively. These ongoing amendments demonstrate a commitment to enhancing efficiency in handling cases involving diverse aspects of IP law.